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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H. & L. Truck No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn hook and (service) ladder wagon; two horses, man in driver's seat, two other men on side, a…
Engine Co. No. 8
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine with large pump (steamer) and hoses at side; two horse; man in driver's seat, a…
Engine No. 1
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) with large pump and hoses at side; one horse; man in driver's seat, a…
Engine No. 6
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire engine (steamer) at street corner; large pump and hose at side; two horses; man seated…
Engine Co. No. 7 Firemen
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of eleven Richmond Fire Department fire fighters posing in front of their fire station at 910 E. Cary Stre…
Engine Co. No. 8
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn fire (hose) wagon; man in driver's seat and man standing at rear of wagon; fire hats hang b…
Engine Co. No. 1
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of Richmond fire fighters posing side by side; all wearing dark jackets, ties, and fire badges;…
Engine Co. No. 8
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of a group of Richmond Fire Department fire fighters from Engine Company Number 8; men pose side by side; …
Fire Alarm
Circa 1898
Mounted black and white photographic print of two horse-drawn carriages parked along sidewalk in foreground, near 921 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virg…
Engine No.3, Hook and Ladder No.1, Chemical Engin…
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white mounted photographic print showing the Richmond Fire station at 908 East Broad Street, in the Court End area, Richmond, Virgi…
H. & L. Truck No. 2
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of horse-drawn hook and (service) ladder wagon; two horses, man in driver's seat, two other men on side, a…
George A. Ainslee, Chief Fire Dept.
Circa 1875
Mounted black and white photographic full-length portrait of Fire Chief (1870-1879) George A. Ainslee; standing and wearing long, double-breasted jac…
W. G. Puller, Chief Fire Dept.
1888
Black and white cabinet photograph of W. G. Puller, Chief Engineer (1888-1907) of the Richmond Fire Department; wearing tie and dark coat; badge on c…
![Dr. [Edward] E. McCarthy](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37127/1/thumbnail.webp)
Dr. [Edward] E. McCarthy
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Dr. Edward E. McCarthy, Richmond Fire Department surgeon; wearing dark jacket, white shirt with high co…
![Asst. Chief [George] C. Shaw](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37129/1/thumbnail.webp)
Asst. Chief [George] C. Shaw
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Richmond Fire Department Assistant Chief George C. Shaw; wears tie, vest, jacket with "Asst. Chief" pat…
Commissioner L. C. Jenkins
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Richmond Fire Department Commissioner L. C. Jenkins; wearing suit jacket, vest, and bow tie; mustache; …
Commissioner J. R. Sheppard
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Richmond Fire Department Commissioner J. R. Sheppard; wearing dark vest, jacket, checked shirt, bow ti…
Commissioner J. L. Levy
Circa 1895
Black and white photographic print mounted upsidedown to another cabinet photograph; portrait of Richmond Fire Department Commissioner J. L. Levy (Mo…
![Sup't of Fire Alarm [likely W. H. Thompson]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37136/1/thumbnail.webp)
Sup't of Fire Alarm [likely W. H. Thompson]
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of the Superintendent of Fire Alarm (likely W. H. Thompson); wearing long dark jacket, checked tie, badge …
![[Jonathan] Frischkorn - Pres. - Board](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37137/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Jonathan] Frischkorn - Pres. - Board
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Jonathan Frischkorn, president of the Richmond Fire Department Board of Fire Commissioners; wearing dar…
![Commissioner-Cap. [Charles] Taylor](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37138/1/thumbnail.webp)
Commissioner-Cap. [Charles] Taylor
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of Richmond Fire Department commissioner Captain Charles Taylor; wearing dark coat, striped tie, mustache …
Clerk L. S. Jones
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of L. S. Jones, clerk for the Richmond Fire Department Board of Commissioners; wearing dark jacket, polka-…
![Commissioner [George Watt] Taylor](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/37140/1/thumbnail.webp)
Commissioner [George Watt] Taylor
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic print of George Watt Taylor, Commissioner and Vice-President of the Richmond Fire Department (Marshall Ward); he…
Chief W. G. Puller
Circa 1895
Mounted black and white photographic printof Richmond Fire Department Chief Engineer W. G. Puller; wearing dark coat buttoned at top, vest, checked t…