Center Hose Company No. 1, East Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
William G. Dudley
American, 1877 - 1934
Date1910
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 13/16in. (19 x 25cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionGroup of men and a horse-drawn fire wagon in front of a frame fire house with a sign that reads: "Center Hose No. 1." Most men wear uniforms, including caps, belts and ties. One man wears an overcoat and a derby hat. Some have mustaches. One man holds a axe, one holds a horn, and one holds a bucket. A bell, lanterns, ladders and a wire basket are on the wagon. An electric light is over the door to the firehouse.
Object number2000.208.2
InscribedOn verso: "Reading from left to right on the ground. / 1. Edward Bragg, Chief / 2. Edward King. Head of Town Government. / 3. Michael Condon / 4. Robert Keubler / 5. William Dwyer, Sr. / 6. Thomas O'Keefe 7. Joseph Taft 8. William Fitzgerald, Foreman / 9. Joseph Simpson / 10. Paul Heimer / 11. William Schleicher / 12. Fred Dixon / 13. William Powers / 14. Fred Southwick / 15. William Simpson / On the wagon left to right. / 1. Leon Le Cort, Driver / 2. Herbert Ranney / Arthur Heimer / 4. Frank Richardson, Jr. / 5. (Pop) Herman Wherly."NotesSubject Note: Center Hose Co. No. 1 was located at 6 Bissell Street, East Hartford.On View
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