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Fire Fighters of Engine House No. 11

Fire Fighters of Engine House No. 11

1902 ca

Ten fire fighters, in full uniform, of Engine House #11 stand with two teams of horses used to pull the equipment; the steamer at the left is a 2nd Size LaFrance Steam Fire Engine, and the Hose Wagon on the right was constructed by the Firemen in the shop at Engine House #3. The Engine House in the background, put into commission November 1, 1902, is shown with the doors of its two bays standing open.

 

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TitleFire Fighters of Engine House No. 11
Date1902 ca
FormatPhotograph
Notes

The engine house, designed by architects Williamson & Crowe, is in the Richardson Romanesque style.

Location In PhotoGrand Rapids MI
CollectionRobert Imhoff


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