On the Way to a Fire.

Description:

Color postcard depicting a fire truck drawn by three horses, with ten firemen aboard. Printed on verso: The Detroit Fire Department is considered one of the best equipped in the country, and their promptness in responding to alarms is remarkable. The magnitude of the department is scarcely realized by the majority of the people. It requires the services of 630 men to handle the 32 engines, 13 trucks, 3 hose companies, 340 horses, 1 water tower and 2 fire boats. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jan 22, 1911.

Date Issued:

1911-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Postcard

Subject Topic:

Detroit Fire Department and Fire trucks

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/BFF842A8-29B5-4512-B715-426460258869