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Section of the fire plug used in Philadelphia.
Section of the fire plug used in Philadelphia.
Diligent Fire Engine. Instituted July 4, 1791. Incorporated April 1, 1831.
Diligent Fire Engine. Instituted July 4, 1791. Incorporated April 1, 1831.
Franklin Fire Co. of the city of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Franklin Fire Co. of the city of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
[Firehouse scene in Philadelphia showing firemen from the Weccacoe Engine Company pulling a hand-drawn fire engine as other firemen scramble to readiness]
[Firehouse scene in Philadelphia showing firemen from the Weccacoe Engine Company pulling a hand-drawn fire engine as other firemen scramble to readiness]
The Philadelphia Firemen's Anniversary Parade March composed for his brass band expressly for the occasion, arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to the Fire Department by Francis Johnson Philadelphia. [graphic] / Designed & drawn on sto
The Philadelphia Firemen's Anniversary Parade March composed for his brass band expressly for the occasion, arranged for the piano forte and respectfully dedicated to the Fire Department by Francis Johnson Philadelphia. [graphic] / Designed & drawn on sto
Fair Mount Fire Company. Instituted Febr. 22th, 1823. Incorporated April 19th, 1850.
Fair Mount Fire Company. Instituted Febr. 22th, 1823. Incorporated April 19th, 1850.
[Specimen sheet of volunteer fire fighting vignettes]
[Specimen sheet of volunteer fire fighting vignettes]
Near a fire. Say! Just hold this while I fetch another section, will you. (Likely?)
Near a fire. Say! Just hold this while I fetch another section, will you. (Likely?)
Near a fire. Say! Just hold this while I fetch another section, will you. (Likely?)
Near a fire. Say! Just hold this while I fetch another section, will you. (Likely?)
Near a fire. An awkward attachment.
Near a fire. An awkward attachment.
Weccacoe Fire Compy. Instituted 1800, incorporated 1833.
Weccacoe Fire Compy. Instituted 1800, incorporated 1833.
Hibernia Fire Engine company, No. 1, of Philadelphia.
Hibernia Fire Engine company, No. 1, of Philadelphia.
America Fire Engine Co. of the city of Philadelphia.
America Fire Engine Co. of the city of Philadelphia.
The Weccacoe Engine Co.'s house and the reception of the United Fire Co. of Baltimore.
The Weccacoe Engine Co.'s house and the reception of the United Fire Co. of Baltimore.
Good Will Fire Company of Philadelphia.
Good Will Fire Company of Philadelphia.
Mechanic Fire Engine Company.
Mechanic Fire Engine Company.
Columbia Hose Co. of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Columbia Hose Co. of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
The United States Polka,
The United States Polka,
Fairmount Fire Engine Co. No. 32, of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Fairmount Fire Engine Co. No. 32, of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Good Will Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Good Will Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company of Philadelphia [membership certificate]
Washington Fire Company of Frankford
Washington Fire Company of Frankford
Certificate of Honorary Membership of the Weccacoe Fire Company. Philadelphia.
Certificate of Honorary Membership of the Weccacoe Fire Company. Philadelphia.
Reliance Steam Fire Engine Company of Philadelphia.
Reliance Steam Fire Engine Company of Philadelphia.
Hope Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company [certificate]
Hope Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company [certificate]
Northern Liberty Fire Company. No. 1. Instituted May 1st 1756. Incorporated March 18th 1833.
Northern Liberty Fire Company. No. 1. Instituted May 1st 1756. Incorporated March 18th 1833.
United States Fire Co. of Philadelphia, Instituted 1811
United States Fire Co. of Philadelphia, Instituted 1811
Philadelphia Fire Department Relief Association. [membership certificate]
Philadelphia Fire Department Relief Association. [membership certificate]
Hope Hose Company. Instituted 1805.
Hope Hose Company. Instituted 1805.
Hope Hose & Steam Fire Engine Co. no. 2
Hope Hose & Steam Fire Engine Co. no. 2
At a fire. What boys may expect when they get in firemen's way.
At a fire. What boys may expect when they get in firemen's way.
Good Intent Hose, Hook & Ladder Company of Philadelphia.
Good Intent Hose, Hook & Ladder Company of Philadelphia.
Washington Hose Company of Philadelphia [certificate]
Washington Hose Company of Philadelphia [certificate]
Washington Hose Company of Philadelphia.
Washington Hose Company of Philadelphia.
At a fire. What boys may expect when they get in firemen's way.
At a fire. What boys may expect when they get in firemen's way.
Marion Hose Company of Philadelphia
Marion Hose Company of Philadelphia
Cut outs of firefighting scenes from The Fire Insurance Company of the County of Philadelphia advertisement
Cut outs of firefighting scenes from The Fire Insurance Company of the County of Philadelphia advertisement
Cut outs of firefighting scenes from The Fire Insurance Company of the County of Philadelphia advertisement
Cut outs of firefighting scenes from The Fire Insurance Company of the County of Philadelphia advertisement
Hope Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company.
Hope Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company.
The old Phila. fire department. Period of 1850. The great engine contest on Sunday evening July 7th 1850 at 5th & Market sts.
The old Phila. fire department. Period of 1850. The great engine contest on Sunday evening July 7th 1850 at 5th & Market sts.
View of the United States Hose house & apparatus, Philadelphia.
View of the United States Hose house & apparatus, Philadelphia.
Hibernia Engine House
Hibernia Engine House
Decatur Fire Company of Frankford
Decatur Fire Company of Frankford
Decatur Steam Fire Co. membership certificate
Decatur Steam Fire Co. membership certificate
No. 1 The Empire Hook & Ladder polka
No. 1 The Empire Hook & Ladder polka
United Firemen's Insurance Company, Philadelphia. Office no. 723 Arch Street
United Firemen's Insurance Company, Philadelphia. Office no. 723 Arch Street
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Fire Association of Philadelphia
In commemoration of the great parade of the Philadelphia Fire Department October 16th 1865
In commemoration of the great parade of the Philadelphia Fire Department October 16th 1865
Running to a fire. A colision [sic].
Running to a fire. A colision [sic].
Firemen's furnishing house. Fire hats, belts, fatigue caps, shirts, &c. J.M. Migeod & Son 27 South Eighth St. Philada. Manufacturers of firemen's, military & society goods.
Firemen's furnishing house. Fire hats, belts, fatigue caps, shirts, &c. J.M. Migeod & Son 27 South Eighth St. Philada. Manufacturers of firemen's, military & society goods.
The Vigilant. Instituted Jany 2, 1760.
The Vigilant. Instituted Jany 2, 1760.
Broad Street Independant [sic] Church, Philadelphia.
Broad Street Independant [sic] Church, Philadelphia.
Two of the killers.
Two of the killers.
The Bergner & Engel Brewing Company, Philadelphia, Pa. [fire insurance survey]
The Bergner & Engel Brewing Company, Philadelphia, Pa. [fire insurance survey]
Philadelphia Hose Cos. steam engine
Philadelphia Hose Cos. steam engine
West Philadelphia Hose Cos. steam fire engine no. 3.
West Philadelphia Hose Cos. steam fire engine no. 3.
Empire Hook & Ladder Company, no. 1. Instituted February 6, 1851.
Empire Hook & Ladder Company, no. 1. Instituted February 6, 1851.
[Humane Engine Company hand-pump fire engine]
[Humane Engine Company hand-pump fire engine]
Destruction by fire of Pennsylvania Hall. On the night of the 17th May, 1838.
Destruction by fire of Pennsylvania Hall. On the night of the 17th May, 1838.
The great conflagration in Philadelphia on Tuesday July 9th 1850.
The great conflagration in Philadelphia on Tuesday July 9th 1850.
The White Turtle & the Red Crab of Philadelphia.
The White Turtle & the Red Crab of Philadelphia.

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