1924 Seagrave Pumper Fire Engine
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Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, purchased this fire truck in 1924, gave it a major overhaul in 1938 (adding new fenders, wheels, and lights), and fought fires with it for another 25 years. A 130-horsepower engine allowed the Seagrave to pump 750 gallons of water per minute. Gold-leaf decorations illustrate the pride firefighters took in their truck.
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, purchased this fire truck in 1924, gave it a major overhaul in 1938 (adding new fenders, wheels, and lights), and fought fires with it for another 25 years. A 130-horsepower engine allowed the Seagrave to pump 750 gallons of water per minute. Gold-leaf decorations illustrate the pride firefighters took in their truck.
Artifact
Fire engine
Date Made
1924
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.153.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the City of Grosse Pointe Shores
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Color
Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 91 in
Width: 90 in
Length: 256 in
Wheelbase: 159 in
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