Model of a Firefighter's Water Tower, circa 1900

THF170404 / 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

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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