Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of nine firemen who are getting dressed after being roused by a night alarm

Description:

Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of nine firemen who are getting dressed after being roused by a night alarm. The fire station sleeping quarters (with beds) can be seen in the background. The fireman's pole can be seen in the back of the room toward the right side. The mounting cardboard is printed in black ink at the top, "Taken At Night." The photographer's name is printed in black ink in the lower left corner: "J. Forster & Son, 178-180 Gratiot Ave., Detroit." The lower right corner is printed in black ink, "Headquarters for Flashlights." Handwriting on the verso notes "Interior Firehouse, circa 1890."

Date Issued:

1890-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Fire Department

Subject Topic:

Detroit Fire Department, Fire Stations, Interiors, Firefighters, and Night Photos

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/2261E472-AEBC-4D5D-BD2D-455002096870