Chemical Engine No. 1
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Image Details
- Source:
- The Valentine
- Collection:
- George D. Rust Photograph Collection
- Date:
- Circa 1895
- Region:
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Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source) - Description:
- Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (chemical) engine with hose and two side tanks; man in civilian clothes at driver's seat; another man in civilian clothes stands at rear of engine; children on sidewalk in background; "Engine Co.No. 3, Chemical Eng.No.1" and "H & L. No. 1" above bays in fire station building; likely 908-910 E. Broad Street, in the Court End area, Richmond, Virginia; this company had two pieces of equipment, a hose wagon (to carry equipment and hose) and steam pumper (to pump water from fire hydrant); verso has black and white photographic print of portrait of unidentified man, woman and child. Inscription: Printed __"Chemical Engine - No 1" __Bottom, proper left __Printed in white ink Geographic Description: Richmond, Va. --Broad Street (Richmond, Va.) --Court End (Richmond, Va.)
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