American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "The Metropolitan: The World's Finest Fire Engine!," 1938
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American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1938
Subject Date
1938
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.303.3176
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in (folded)
Width: 8.5 in (folded)
Height: 22 in (unfolded)
Width: 17 in (unfolded)
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