"High Pressure in Action," 1911
THF626728 / "High Pressure in Action," 1911 / front
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Artifact Overview
Water is the primary tool for fighting most fires. Water vaporizes when it contacts fire, and that process robs the fire of oxygen. Vaporization also absorbs heat from fire and from potential fuel sources. Firefighters depend on high-pressure pumps to direct water where needed. As buildings grew taller, higher pressures became necessary.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1911
Subject Date
07 December 1911
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.9.6.110
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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Related Content
SetEarly Firefighting
- 32 Artifacts
Fire was a constant menace to American cities well into the 20th century, when most buildings were made of wood and firefighting equipment was underpowered and overmatched. Firefighters risked their own lives to save those of others, to protect property, and to constrain and contain blazes before they grew into uncontrollable conflagrations. Early firefighting relied on mettle, muscle, and machinery that improved slowly but steadily over time.