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- American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925 - 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.
- circa 1925
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American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "The Metropolitan Triple Combination Pumper," circa 1925
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.
- American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "Putting American-LaFrance on the Map," 1927 - 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.
- 1927
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American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "Putting American-LaFrance on the Map," 1927
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.
- Advertisement for American LaFrance in Washington D.C., 1921 - 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.
- 1921
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Advertisement for American LaFrance in Washington D.C., 1921
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.
- Advertisement, "American-LaFrance Fire Apparatus Protects 90% of American Cities from Fire Loss," October 1920 - 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.
- October 01, 1920
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Advertisement, "American-LaFrance Fire Apparatus Protects 90% of American Cities from Fire Loss," October 1920
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.
- 1926 Ford Model T Fire Truck - The versatile Model T could be modified for firefighting. Affordable T-based fire trucks were popular for small towns with modest budgets. This 1926 truck, adapted by American LaFrance, served Milan, Michigan, for 12 years. Henry Ford saw the truck in Milan, requested it for his museum, and gave the community a new 1938 truck in trade for it.
- 1926
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1926 Ford Model T Fire Truck
The versatile Model T could be modified for firefighting. Affordable T-based fire trucks were popular for small towns with modest budgets. This 1926 truck, adapted by American LaFrance, served Milan, Michigan, for 12 years. Henry Ford saw the truck in Milan, requested it for his museum, and gave the community a new 1938 truck in trade for it.
- American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "Modern Pumps for Motor Fire Apparatus Built in Three Styles," 1927 - 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.
- 1927
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American-LaFrance Fire Engine Company Catalog, "Modern Pumps for Motor Fire Apparatus Built in Three Styles," 1927
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.