George D. Rust Photograph Collection
from The Valentine
This collection of photographic prints documents the personnel and equipment in the Richmond Fire Department during the late-19th and early-20th centuries and depicts pre-mechanized fire engines and firefighting equipment.
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Engine Co. No. 7
12/25/1905
Mounted black and white photographic print of group of fire fighters in full uniform posing in front of fire station; two horse-drawn fire engines wi…
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[Motorized Fire Engines]
Circa 1911
Mounted black and white photographic print of two motorized fire engines (built by Knox Automobile Company) and three small cars behind; vehicles are…
Engine No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) with large pump and hoses; two horses, man in driver's seat and three…
Engine No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) with large pump and hoses; two horses, man in driver's seat and three…
![Chief [W. G.] Puller](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16507/1/thumbnail.webp)
Chief [W. G.] Puller
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a Richmond Fire Department horse-drawn wagon in Richmond, Virginia; one horse with Chief Engineer W. G.…
![Chief [W. G.] Puller](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16508/1/thumbnail.webp)
Chief [W. G.] Puller
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a Richmond Fire Department horse-drawn wagon in Richmond, Virginia; one horse with Chief Engineer W. G.…
Engine No. 4
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) with large pump; two horses, man in driver's seat; two men standing b…
Engine No. 4
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) with large pump; two horses, man in driver's seat; two men standing b…
Engine Co. # 7
1896-1911
Mounted black and white photographic print of two horse-drawn fire engines; both with drivers in seat; engine at proper right has five men standing i…
Engine Co. No. 6
Circa 1895
Black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (hose wagon); one horse with man in driver's seat; another man standing by horse; two m…
Engine No. 7
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine with large pump (steam pumper); two horses, man in driver's seat, and man at re…
Engine No. 7
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine with large pump (steam pumper); two horses, man in driver's seat, and man at re…
Engine Co. No. 4
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (hose) wagon; one horse with two men in driver's seat; two men behind rear of wagon; f…
Engine Co. No. 6
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of firefighters in uniform posing side-by-side on a cobblestone street; one man (possibly A.R. …
Engine No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a horse-drawn fire engine with large pump; two horses, man in driver's seat, and man at rear of engine;…
Asst. Chief Shaw
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn "Richmond Fire Department." wagon in Richmond, Virginia; one horse, two uniformed men, incl…
Engine Co. No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn "Richmond Fire Department" (hose) wagon; one horse, two men in driver's seat, and man stand…
Engine Co. No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn "Richmond Fire Department" (hose) wagon; one horse, two men in driver's seat, and man stand…
Engine Co. No. 7
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (hose) wagon; one horse, two men in driver's seat, two men standing at side of wagon, …
H. & L. Co. No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of fire fighters from the Richmond Fire Department hook and ladder company Number 3; the men po…
Station Men - Eng. Co. No. 4
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of six Richmond fire fighters of Engine Company Number 4 posing in front of the fire station at 207 N. 3rd…
Engine Co. No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of Richmond fire fighters from Engine Company Number 3 posing side by side in front of the fire…
Engine Co. No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of group of nine Richmond fire fighters from Engine Company Number 2; all wear dark jackets and kepi-style…
Engine Co. No. 9 R.F.D.
Circa 1895
Mounted lack and white mounted photographic print showing Engine Company Number 9 of the Richmond Fire Department at 5th and Duval streets, in Jackso…