Burning Building and Volunteer Fire Fighters | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Burning Building and Volunteer Fire Fighters

Burning Building and Volunteer Fire Fighters | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Volunteer fire fighters prepare to put out a fire on a roof. The fire company's hose cart is the vehicle with two large wheels which was attached to any available horse-drawn vehicle, in this case a flatbed delivery wagon. This was pulled to the hydrant nearest the fire, where the hose was attached and then pulled to the fire, the hose unwinding as they went. The first team to show up for this duty after hearing an alarm received a payment of two dollars.
DESCRIPTION
Volunteer fire fighters prepare to put out a fire on a roof. The fire company's hose cart is the vehicle with two large wheels which was attached to any available horse-drawn vehicle, in this case a flatbed delivery wagon. This was pulled to the hydrant nearest the fire, where the hose was attached and then pulled to the fire, the hose unwinding as they went. The first team to show up for this duty after hearing an alarm received a payment of two dollars.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:27268
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Van Schaick, Charles
City:Black River Falls
County:Jackson
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Charles Van Schaick photographs and negatives, circa 1880-circa 1940
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:(V2)187
Original Dimensions:4 x 5 inches
SUBJECTS
Hats
Fires
Men
Fire extinction
Horse-drawn vehicles
Clothing and dress
Dwellings
Outdoor photography
Volunteers
Shrubs
Neighborhoods

How to Purchase a Copy

Buy The Image

For commercial or non-profit use, please contact Image Sales.

By clicking "BUY" you agree to our Terms of Use.

10-percent discount for Society Members.

Image-purchasing questions? Please Contact Us.

RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

How to View in Person

To view this image, visit the Archives Research Room on the 4th floor at the Society Headquarters building in Madison, WI. Print out this index page and present it to the librarian. Use the links below to plan your visit to the Society's Archives.

Checking Out Materials

Visual materials in the Archives do not circulate and must be viewed in the Society's Archives Research Room.

How to Cite

For the purposes of a bibliography entry or footnote, follow this model:

Wisconsin Historical Society Citation
Wisconsin Historical Society, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research Citation
Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Creator, Title, Image ID. Viewed online at (copy and paste image page link).

Have Questions?

Contact our Archives staff by email.