Two men, part of the crew of Hook and Ladder Number One of the Colorado Springs Fire Department, sit on a fire wagon decorated with bunting and greenery as it makes its way past grandstands near the old Antlers Hotel on Cascade Avenue as part of the Flower Carnival in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The wagon is hitched to a team of two horses with decorated tack. Spectators sit in grandstands that are decorated with bunting and banners.
Date
[August, 1896.]
Notes
Condition: nitrate negative curled and emulsion chipping on edges.; Title supplied.; R7001723449
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Subject
Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Parades & processions--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Spectators--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
