Postcard

Description:

Postcard. Sepia-toned photographic postcard depicting an early fire engine being pulled by three white horses south on Woodward Avenue through Grand Circus Park, as spectators line the sidewalk to watch. In addition to the driver, a firefighter sits in the front of the engine while another holds onto the rear. The photo was taken near Park Street and Woodward Avenue, facing north. Central United Methodist Church, and the Hotel Wolverine are visible in the background. "Photo by Straghota" printed in lower left. The verso has extensive handwritten notes: 1920 Last Run at corner of Woodward & Adams Ave. Methodist Church in background & Wolverine Hotel also in background. Engine #9 Engine Seat- Harry Neville Engine at backend- George Moore Driver- Engine Weight - 6 tons Ball bearings in the wheels 3 men could turn engine around Hard rubber tires on engine. 20 lbs. steam on engine at all times.

Date Issued:

1920-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Fire Engines, Fire Apparatuses, Woodward Avenue, Grand Circus Park, Downtown, Firefighters, Central United Methodist Church, Hotel Wolverine, Straghota, Adams Street, and Engine Company No. 9

Subject Name:

Neville, Harry and Moore, George

Format:

Postcard

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/59E33E64-5B5E-4E63-845F-613196345940