Model of a Firefighter's Water Tower, circa 1900
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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 the fire and from potential fuel sources. This model illustrates a mobile tower, from about 1900, that firefighters used to elevate their spray nozzles and direct water where it was needed most.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
circa 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.119.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of James Balcom.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Color
Red
Brown
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 30 in
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