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1900S FIREFIGHTER FIREMAN FIRE TRUCK PHOTO PICTURE

1900S FIREFIGHTER FIREMAN FIRE TRUCK PHOTO PICTURE
Item# 1565
$9.99

Product Description

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high quality reproduction print of a rare, vintage-style, black & white photograph of an early 1900s Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Department with 5 fire vehicles and 21 fireman posed in front of their firehouse. This photograph captures a moment in firefighting history when firefighting equipment was improving the speed and resources that the firefighters could use in fighting fires—even in smaller cities.

The photo’s exact year is not known.

Caption: New Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Department poses in front of firehouse during early 1900s. The following, handwritten notes appeared on the back of the original photo, though we cannot confirm their accuracy. NOTE THAT THESE NOTES DO NOT APPEAR ON THIS PHOTO BUT ARE PROVIDED HERE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. “Left to right, (1) Engine 9, Webb—(2) Locomobile Chemical, 1911—(3) Winton’s Chief’s Car—(4) Locomobile Chemical Framite—(5) Hupmobile Chief’s Car with Chief E. F Dahill and 3rd Asst. Eng. Frank Pease. We would appreciate if someone in the know could confirm the manufacturers of the equipment.

This is a rich photograph of the men and equipment of the era that is sure to delight collectors of firefighter memorabilia.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Ships Within 1 Business Day of cleared payment.


Image Size: 16.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

PLEASE NOTE, The watermark (The2FunAdGuyz) across the thumbnail does NOT appear on the item you will receive.

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