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Maple Bluff Fire Department Honored

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Madison Fire Chief Edward Page, center, presents a plaque from the International Fire Chiefs Association to Maple Bluff's volunteer fire department for achieving excellence in its home inspection program. The department has the highest fire insurance rating in the state. Shown in the image are, left to right: Phil Hausmann, village police and fire committee chairman; Shorewood Hills Fire Chief Chris Bertelsen; Chief Page; Maple Bluff Fire Chief Larry Nielsen, and Jack Reynoldson, village president.

Date Created:
January 14, 1960
Creator:
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)

Publication Information

Creator Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Date Created January 14, 1960

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Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Call Number PH 6442.7581

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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0124BW
Legacy ID
WHi 104313

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