Lansing Fire Department - First Motorized Apparatus

Description:

A view of what is described in LFD history as the World's First Motorized Apparatus which was placed into service December 17, 1908. Firefighters appear to be spraying box cars on nearby train tracks. Individuals in this photograph are not identified.

Data Provider:

Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives

Collection:

Lansing Fire Department Station No. 1 Photographs

Subject Topic:

Lansing (Mich.), Fire engines, Fire fighters, Railroad cars, and Fire fighting

Language:

English

Rights:

Copyright Not Evaluated

URL:

http://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/3EF8D88E-D49C-4A95-B009-101637465390