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.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Type of Material
Nitrate negatives.; Imaged.; Image
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.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700172344
Notes
Condition: nitrate negative curled and emulsion chipping on edges.; Title supplied.; R7001723449
Filename
00172344.tif
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