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| Date: | 12 11 1926 |
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| Description: | Fire destroyed the Atlas Flour Mill, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Thirteen engine companies, six truck companies, and two fire boats fought the... |
| Date: | 03 20 1935 |
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| Description: | View across street towards the Madison Steam Laundry, at 433 State Street, the scene of a fire. In front of the building is a fire truck with extension lad... |
| Date: | 1919 |
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| Description: | International Model H 1919 fire truck owned by the Brookfield Fire Department. |
| Date: | 1919 |
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| Description: | Advertising card for a double tank combination chemical and hose car on an International Harvester Model H 1919 commercial truck chassis featuring color il... |
| Date: | 07 09 1926 |
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| Description: | An International Model S 1926 truck used as a fire truck and attached to a trailer holding a long, folded ladder sits parked outside Engine House No. 2. Th... |
| Date: | 1960 |
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| Description: | International Harvester Scout 80 1962 outfitted for use by the forest fire patrol. The truck was dubbed "Smokey JR". |
| Date: | 10 13 1938 |
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| Description: | A man sits behind the wheel of an International Model D-30 1938 fire truck in front of the Tama fire station. There is a ladder attached to the side behind... |
| Date: | 02 18 1996 |
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| Description: | The Hotel Washington being destroyed by a fire on Feb. 18, 1996. |
| Date: | 11 19 1954 |
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| Description: | Original caption reads: "Model R-196, 157" wheelbase, 501 engine, Leece-Neville alternator with 110 volt transformer, 12 volt system, no-spin rear axle, 5-... |
| Date: | 02 04 1948 |
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| Description: | International Model KB-10 1948 truck belonging to St. Louis Fire Department at the scene of a fire. Original caption reads: 'KBR-10 149" wheelbase, double ... |
| Date: | 1954 |
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| Description: | International Model R-185-6 1956 fire truck used by the Granite City Fire Department. Original caption reads: 'R-1856 - 175" wheelbase. RD450 engine. 9.00x... |
| Date: | 06 1934 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of a crowd gathered outside International Harvester's Deering Works at Fullerton and River, as a crew of firemen works to extinguish a fire i... |
| Date: | 1938 |
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| Description: | Several men use hoses running from an International Model D-2 1938 panel truck owned by the Glendale Fire Department. |
| Date: | 05 1979 |
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| Description: | "Gene Koll, Bob Bogenschneider, and Gene Lackas pose with Theresa fire equipment." |
| Date: | 08 1995 |
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| Description: | "As a part of the 98th Annual Firemen's Tournament, girls from 10 Dodge County communities vied for the title of Queen. Nicole Bodden (top right) was first... |
| Date: | 08 1995 |
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| Description: | "Les Beck was honored for being with the Theresa Fire Department for 60 years." |
| Date: | 1910 |
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| Description: | A horse-drawn wagon, possibly a fire wagon, with engine and tank parked on a street. The wagon is equipped with a large tank with hoses attached to it, and... |
| Date: | 1947 |
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| Description: | Lower left hand corner features a legend. "Drawn 1938, revised 1947." Shows water mains, hydrants, corporation limits, city ward divisions, fire proof buil... |
| Date: | 04 1987 |
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| Description: | Assistant Fire Chief Bob Bernhard relaxes after a demonstration. |
| Date: | 01 31 1960 |
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| Description: | View of Wehrmann's Travel Shop storefront at 508 State Street with a fire truck parked outside. The shop was destroyed by fire late Sunday night. The Unive... |
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