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.
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.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Randall Album
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: ZZR710001474
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
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