Sepia-toned glossy photo of the firemen of Hook and Ladder Company #8

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Description:

Sepia-toned glossy photo of the firemen of Hook and Ladder Company #8. The photo shows 12 firemen who are standing or seated along the side of a brick building which was probably the fire station. Various pieces of firefighting equipment are leaning up against the side of the building in the background and other items are arranged in the foreground. Items on display include hooks, ladders, lanterns, helmets, tool belts, portable fire extinguishers, and hoses. Handwriting on the verso notes "Hook & Ladder #8, Dix & Vinewood. Standing left to right: Henry Konen, Bill Wilkins, T. Noyes, G. Shea, W. Cilian, C. Gaffney, Martin May. Sitting left to right: Joel McKenney, Captain Irwin, Bill Egan (sitting on ground), Fitch Buckendale(sitting on ground)."

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Fire Department

Subject Topic:

Detroit Fire Department, Hook and Ladder Company No. 8, and Firefighters

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/B716A9DA-BD21-46B5-8405-442821835350