Membership certificate containing a vignette of a steam engine in a rural setting, presumably Frankford. Also contains filigree and cornice details, including American eagles holding shields, and the letter "D" ornamented with anchor details. The fire company stationed in Frankford was instituted in 1803 and incorporated in 1842. The company was named after the Naval hero Stephen Decatur whose father purportedly resided in Frankford., Not in Wainwright., Issued to Edward Deal on February 19, 1867. Signed George Burns, Presidentand Rufus T. Corson, Secretary., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 178, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Firefighting Album Am 3989 Decatur
Date
[ca. 1860]
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Firefighting Album Am 3989 Decatur
Street view of the red, yellow, and black hook and ladder truck, probably in front of the Empire Fire House at Franklin Street above Wood Street in Kensington. A company volunteer, wearing his helmet, stands at the harness end of the truck on which two trumpets hang. Lanterns adorn the vehicle., Not in Wainwright., Manuscript note on recto: Presented to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania by Geo. S. Bethell, architect., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 208, Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Bc 832 E 55
Creator
Queen, James Fuller, 1820 or 21-1886, artist
Date
[ca. 1851]
Location
Historical Society of Pennsylvania HSP Bc 832 E 55
