George D. Rust Photograph Collection
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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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Hook and Ladder Truck No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print showing the Richmond Fire station at Grace Street near 18th Street, in Shockoe Bottom, Richmond, Virginia;…
Engine Co. No. 7
1911
Mounted black and white photographic print of a pair of horse-drawn fire engines parked along street; engine ("combination wagon") in front with two…
Engine Co. 13
Circa 1910
Mounted black and white mounted photographic print showing Richmond Engine Company Number 13 at Bainbridge and 10th Streets, Manchester, Richmond, Vi…
Engine Company No.7
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white mounted photographic print showing Engine Company Number 7 of the Richmond Fire Department; nine uniformed fire fighters pose…
Richmond College, December 25, 1910
12/25/1910
Mounted black and white photographic print showing Richmond College, near Lombardy and Grace streets, Richmond, Virginia; four-story building after f…
Engine Co. #11
1908
Mounted black and white photographic print of a horse-drawn fire (steam) engine with large pump; Dudley seated in driver's position; Engineer Joe Par…
Chemical Engine No. 1
Circa 1895
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 se…
![Asst. Chief [George C.] Shaw](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16556/1/thumbnail.webp)
Asst. Chief [George C.] Shaw
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn "Richmond Fire Department." wagon; one horse, two uniformed men, including Assistant Fire C…
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 Co. No. 5
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) on cobblestone road; large pump on engine; two horses; man in driver'…
Engine Co. No. 5
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (hose) wagon on cobblestone; one horse and man in driver's seat; "R. F. D." printed on…
Engine Co. No. 5
Circa 1895
Mount black and white photographic print of Richmond fire fighters from Engine Company Number 5, Brook Avenue and 200 W. Marshall Street, in Jackson…
H. & L. Truck No. 3
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn Hook and (service) ladder Truck Number 3 on a street corner; two horses; man in driver's se…
![[Water Jet]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37142/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Water Jet]
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a large jet of water shooting into the air; silhouetted bystanders observe water rising as high as a mu…
Richmond College, December 25, 1910
12/25/1910
Mounted black and white photographic print showing Richmond College, near Lombardy and Grace streets, Richmond, Virginia; four-story building after f…
![[Richmond Press Building]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16497/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Richmond Press Building]
1/20/1908
Mounted black and white photographic print of the Richmond Press building front damaged by fire; three-story brick building with "Printing and Publis…
![[Richmond Press Building]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16498/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Richmond Press Building]
1/20/1908
Mounted black and white photographic print of a rear view of the Richmond Press building damaged by fire; collapsing brick building; heavy fire debri…
Chemical Engine No. 1
Circa 1895
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 se…
![Engine Co. # 1 [Steamer]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/16500/1/thumbnail.webp)
Engine Co. # 1 [Steamer]
1910
Mounted black and white photographic print of front view of two-story brick fire station building with bell tower; "R. F. D." sign at top of building…
Engine Co. # 11
1908
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn "combination" fire engine (chemical and hose); Humphrey Adkins in driver's seat with five m…
H. & L. No. 1
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of long, horse-drawn aerial ladder fire wagon; fire department headquarters at 908 E. Broad Street (opened…
H. & L. Co. No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of nine fire fighters in uniform; the men stand side-by-side on cobblestone street; all wear da…
H. & L. Co. No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of nine fire fighters in uniform; the men stand side-by-side on cobblestone street; all wear da…
Engine Co. No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a horse-drawn fire (hose) wagon; one horse, man in driver's seat and two men on rear of wagon; "A. Hami…