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Scout Mini-Fire Truck

Date: 1961
Description: Three-quarter view from front of driver's side of Mini-Fire truck parked outdoors. A ladder is attached on top of a frame built in the truck bed. Fire hose...
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The Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: A view from Bedford Street of the smouldering ruins of the Hotel Washington. A pedestrian crosses the street in front of a parked firetruck. Water being us...
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Ice and the Hotel Washington Fire

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Water from firehoses has frozen into ice that coats power wires, trees, and pumps at the gas station next to the Hotel Washington, which burns in the backg...
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Ruins of the Hotel Washington

Date: 02 18 1996
Description: Firefighters attempt to extinguish the blaze destroying the Hotel Washington. Most of the building has collapsed.
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First Fireman Drill Center for Madison Firefighters

Date: 11 11 1964
Description: Madison firefighters shown scaling ladders at the first permanent training center. It was originally a military theater for Truax Field and then the Madiso...
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Firemen's Parade

Date: 1925
Description: Elevated view of motorized fire trucks, horse-drawn fire trucks, automobiles and water wagons gathered on East Washington Avenue. All the vehicles are acco...
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Fire in the Wisconsin Building

Date: 01 13 1914
Description: A policeman, center, keeping an eye on bystanders as firemen on ladders fight a fire at the Wisconsin Building on State Street. The building housed the Com...
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Fire Station Visit

Date: 10 05 1965
Description: Ann Peterson, 9, of 2111 Clyde Gallagher Dr., proudly dons the loudspeaker-equipped fire helmet she won after visiting No. 3 fire station, 1217 Williamson ...
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Fire Truck

Date: 1920
Description: Fire truck parked along curb. Painted on the side: "No. 1," and "Baldwin Vol. Fire Co."
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Fire Truck

Date: 1919
Description: Left side view of a fire truck. Signs on the front reads: "C.A.F. Camp Border." Along the running board is a sign that reads: "Bickle."
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Two Men in a Fire Truck

Date: 1919
Description: Two men in a fire truck. Signs on the front read: "Chatham Fire Dept."
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Fire Truck Parked in front of Building

Date: 04 20 1925
Description: View across street towards a fire truck parked along the curb in front of a large building. A sign on the building reads in part: "_RUCK" and a large show ...
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Hall of Flame Fire Museum

Date: 1968
Description: A family looking at an exhibit at the Hall of Flame Fire Museum. The exhibit contains motorized and horse-drawn fire engines, as well as fire pumps.
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Fire Truck

Date: 12 15 1926
Description: Fire truck parked along a curb. The sign painted on the side reads: "Bower HIll Vol. Fire Dept."
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International Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Three-quarter view from front right of a fire truck parked outdoors on a street.
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International Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: View across street towards a fire truck parked along a curb. A large building is in the background. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N...
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International Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Right side profile view of a fire truck parked along a curb. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N.Y."
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International Fire Truck

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Three-quarter view from right rear of a fire truck parked in an open area. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "F.D.N.Y."
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Fire Garage

Date: 1937
Description: A one and one half story masonry block building with five bays with open doors stands in a wooded area. A track vehicle on a trailer is hitched behind a l...
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Fire Truck

Date: 09 21 1927
Description: Three-quarter view from front left of a fire truck parked in the street. In the background is a storefront.

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