View of members of the Star Hook and Ladder Company of Georgetown, Colorado. Eight firemen stand and two sit on stools in front; they wear uniforms that include conductor-type hats; pull-over bib shirts with chest protectors, each with a star on the front; wide belts with star buckles; and trim pants. Men pictured include: Alex Spruance, who sits in the front row, holds a horn, and wears a hat that reads "Foreman;, Jno McNamara; Jas. Guard; Geo. Nattinger (?); Jno Devolta; and Seal. A flag, possibly an American flag, is held behind the group.
Date
[between 1870 and 1900?]
Notes
Figures in photoprint are numbered, and names are written on page adjacent to photoprint: 1. Alex Spruance, 2. Jno McNamara, 3. Jas. Guard, 4. Geo. Nattinger (?), 5. Jno. [crossed out], 6. Jno, 7. Jno Devolta, 8., 9. Seal, 10.; Photoprint is glued to a page of the Randall Album; X-1473 is on same page. X-1471 and X-1472 are on reverse side of page.; Photoprint is severely damaged, with large torn pieces missing; disconnected parts have been reassembled by being glued to the page; photoprint also has burn marks.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7100014741
Physical Description
1 photoprint ; 11 x 19 cm. (4 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
WH353 J. S. Randall papers.; WH353 J. S. Randall, Georgetown biography file.
Subject
Georgetown (Colo.)--1870-1900.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Georgetown--1870-1900.
Source
Source: Randall Album
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
