American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925
THF700893 / American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925 / inside
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
circa 1925
Subject Date
circa 1925
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2022.0.1.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in (folded)
Width: 8.5 in (folded)
Height: 15 in (unfolded)
Width: 27 in (unfolded)
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