The Idaho Springs, Colorado, fire truck is in front of the Denver Civic Center. The truck is equipped with two fire extinguishers, ladders, fire hooks, a small, pressurized water container, a fire bell, and a large head lamp mounted where the windshield would be. There is a two person front seat, and running boards surround the body. "Idaho Springs Fire Dept." is painted on the hood, and, "No.1" is painted on the driver's side. Behind the truck, ionic columns accent Civic Center structures.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint : black-and-white ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Civic Center (Denver, Colo.); Idaho Springs (Colo.); Fire engines & equipment--Colorado--Idaho Springs--1920- 1930; Social and civil facilities--Colorado--Denver
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: ZZR710002404
Notes
"American La France Co." written on front of photoprint.; Formerly RMP258.; Photoprint has a black border.; Title hand-written on front of original.; R7100024047
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