Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of a fire engine that was manufactured by Ahrens-Fox

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of a fire engine that was manufactured by Ahrens-Fox. A sign on the ground in front of the fire engine notes "The Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Co., Cin., O." The photo is marked "No. 276" in the lower right corner and is mounted on black cardboard which has "Ahrens-Fox, Cincinnati, Ohio" shown in gold lettering along the bottom. An identification plate on the side of the fire engine below the driver's seat notes "The Continental 'Auto' Model A-C, Built 1913, No. 516, The Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Co., Cincinnati, O." The side of the fire engine is marked "San Angelo." Also, this fire engine was right-hand drive since the steering wheel was located on the right side of the vehicle. Handwriting on the verso notes "855 Virginia St., Jackson, Michigan, Harvey H. Larrabee."

Date Issued:

1913-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Fire Department

Subject Topic:

San Angelo Fire Department, Fire Trucks, Fire Engines, and Ahrens-Fox

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/7E09D46B-4E7E-4C61-AD40-640570269318