Photograph
Fire Wagon in Action
A hose wagon of the Madison fire department racing around the corner of North Pinckney and East Main streets. A dog is chasing the wagon. |
Image ID: | 23469 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1895 |
Creator Name: | Oppel, William |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | William Oppel photographs, 1890-1900 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 2978 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.5 x 5.75 inches |
This is one of two rare action photographs of 19th century fire fighting taken by amateur photographer and grocer William Oppel. |
Dogs |
Horses |
Central business districts |
Cities and towns |
Sidewalks |
Outdoor photography |
Flags |
Fire fighters |
Municipal services |
Fire engines |
Horse-drawn vehicles |
Pedestrians |
Roads |
Streets |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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