1954.18.7 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Steam pumper No. 3, known as Jumbo, South Main Street, Hartford, April 5, 1901

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley American, 1877 - 1934

Date1901

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 1/4 x 10 1/4in. (21 x 26cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

DescriptionFire engine, probably powered by electricity, with a steam boiler for pumping water. A man in uniform sits at the wheel. Other firemen in uniform, including hats and badges, and boys in knickers stand on the sidewalk and on the street behind the engine. A three-story brick residential building, probably a multiple-family dwelling is in the right background. A barn or carriage house is in the left background.

Object number1954.18.7

MarkingsOn verso, on paper label, typed in black ink, "Propeller No. 3 'Jumbo.' At tiller, James Magonigal; in rear, Engineer, John J. McIntyre, Assistant Engineer Joseph W. McClellan. Photo by William G. Dudley. / Probably on south Main Street before parade on April 5, 1901."

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