Early Post Card - Fire Engine Company No. 14 - Providence, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Picture Post Cards
Fire Engine Company No. 14 - 1907-1915
Putnam and Amherst Streets - Providence, Rhode Island

This is a "Hose Wagon" built in 1893. It is drawn by two horses and has solid rubber tires. The Wagon carries 800 feet of 2^1/2inch hose and weighs 3,200 pounds. The Fire Company consisted of a Captain, a Lieutenant, a Driver, and 4 Hosemen.

Published by R. Wilkinson - 55 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island
as part of a set of over 100 postcards.

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