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[Postcard of a Fire Engine]

Postcard of a fire engine, with steam rising from several of its valves and exhausts. People are seen observing the engine from behind, in the background and on the gazebo the right. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message from its sender.
Date: April 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter, December 8, 1911]

Postcard from J. P. Eagan to George Pendexter discussing the shipment of Pendexter's new car from the Webb Factory, it should be shipped by the 20th. The photograph on the reverse side shows a group of firemen working to put out a fire; there are large hoses stretched out down the street attached to different auto engines.
Date: December 8, 1911
Creator: Eagan, J. P.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to Mr. George Pendexter]

Postcard from Gus Brown in Springfield, Ohio to George Pendexter in Austin, Texas regarding recent activities and jobs done. The photograph on the back is of one of the fire stations in Springfield; it appears that there is a bell tower on top of the station.
Date: March 8, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Firemen During Fire Prevention Week]

Photograph of men standing on a fire truck decorated with signs discussing Fire Prevention Week in Beaumont, Texas. Three men stand in front of the truck, and two sit in the front seats. A house and trees are visible in the background.
Date: October 8, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History