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- Toy Hook and Ladder Truck, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
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Toy Hook and Ladder Truck, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946
- Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1924 Toledo Fire Engine #6" Christmas Ornament, 2000 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1924
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Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1924 Toledo Fire Engine #6" Christmas Ornament, 2000
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "The Metropolitan: The World's Finest Fire Engine!," 1938 - 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.
- 1938
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American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "The Metropolitan: The World's Finest Fire Engine!," 1938
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.
- Bandbox, circa 1835 - In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene of a New York City volunteer fire department using its new engine.
- circa 1835
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Bandbox, circa 1835
In the early 1800s, Americans used bandboxes to store clothing, accessories, and other small items. Bandboxes were handy containers in the home or when traveling by stage, boat, or rail. Manufacturers covered these inexpensive pasteboard or wooden boxes with colorful papers. This bandbox's paper depicts a scene of a New York City volunteer fire department using its new engine.
- Fisher-Price "Little People Fire Truck", 1990-1992 -
- 1990-1992
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Fisher-Price "Little People Fire Truck", 1990-1992
- Fire Engine, 1950-1959 - Different fire trucks served different purposes. Water tenders carried water to the scene of a fire. Pumpers forced water, under pressure, through hoses and nozzles directed at the fire. Hook-and-ladder trucks, like the one pictured here, carried additional firefighting equipment like hooks, to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders, to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- 1950-1959
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Fire Engine, 1950-1959
Different fire trucks served different purposes. Water tenders carried water to the scene of a fire. Pumpers forced water, under pressure, through hoses and nozzles directed at the fire. Hook-and-ladder trucks, like the one pictured here, carried additional firefighting equipment like hooks, to tear down potential fire fuel, and ladders, to reach people trapped on upper floors.
- Fire at Henry Ford Museum, August 9, 1970 - A fire broke out in the Henry Ford Museum on August 9, 1970. Startled visitors, who minutes before had been enjoying the exhibits, calmly left the building. All made it out safely. Many stayed and watched from the museum's parking lot as local firefighters battled the blaze.
- August 09, 1970
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Fire at Henry Ford Museum, August 9, 1970
A fire broke out in the Henry Ford Museum on August 9, 1970. Startled visitors, who minutes before had been enjoying the exhibits, calmly left the building. All made it out safely. Many stayed and watched from the museum's parking lot as local firefighters battled the blaze.
- Toy Horse Drawn Fire Engine, 1890-1910 -
- 1890-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Horse Drawn Fire Engine, 1890-1910
- New York Fire Department Crash Unit Firemen Using the Hoses on a Fire Truck, 1945-1950 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- 1945-1950
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New York Fire Department Crash Unit Firemen Using the Hoses on a Fire Truck, 1945-1950
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- Mack Fire Truck, August, 1927 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.
- August 10, 1927
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Mack Fire Truck, August, 1927
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, five years later. The company renamed itself Mack Trucks and chose a bulldog as its mascot in 1922. Mack built its first firefighting equipment around 1911. Mack itself stopped building complete fire trucks in 1990, but Mack's chassis continued to be used by other builders.