First chemical fire engine in Detroit

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Description

Photograph of five photographs on the wall: horse-drawn chemical fire engine in middle, with fire fighters arranged around it. Written on photograph: "First chemical in Detroit," "M.W. Wirth," "G. Hilmer," "Jim Wakley," and "Wm. McGraw." Handwritten on photograph back: "Babcock chemical engine. Ordered Oct. 1, 1876. Folder 3." Damaged edges.

Details

Resource ID:: DPA2411
Subject:: Chemical fire engines--Michigan--Detroit; Fire fighters--Michigan--Detroit; Cabinet photographs; Albumen prints; Photographic prints
Date:: unknown
Format:: 1 photographic print ; 10 x 8 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: D/Fire Dept.-Equipment
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.