Black and white photo of two firemen who are seated on a small wagon that is being drawn by three horses

Description:

Black and white photo of two firemen who are seated on a small wagon that is being drawn by three horses. Several brick and wood frame residential houses are visible in the background. Handwriting on the verso shows "D.F.D. approx. 1902. Eng. 9 exercise wagon shown with the steamer horses. If a fire company had no runs within a 24 hour period, the horses were exercised in local streets near the station houses. In the event of a fire, they would be notified to return to the station by ringing the tower bell."

Date Issued:

1902-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Firemen, Firefighters, Detroit Fire Department, Engine Company No. 9, and Horses

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/1FFB14BA-1B11-4B2D-B65C-314287455501