"Lapeer's 2 Minute Fire Department," 1909
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Artifact Overview
Firefighters prided themselves on the fast response times of their departments. In a fire emergency, every second could mean the difference between life and death. This postcard shows firefighters and equipment of the Lapeer, Michigan, fire department. The caption boasted of the department's quick two-minute response time.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1909
Subject Date
18 May 1909
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.143.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas V. Pellerito.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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