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[Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter, March 19, 1912]

Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter concerning the fire department photo collection that he has; Wood mentions that he has over 30,000 photos from all over the world. He notes that the photograph on the reverse side is of the Ottawa Fire Department in Ottawa, Canada. The photograph shows three firemen of Engine Co. 4 standing with their steamer engine in the snow in front of the fire station; the engine has wheels cut in half to act as skis in the snow.
Date: March 19, 1912
Creator: Wood, N. M.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from L. H. Woods to George Pendexter]

Postcard from L. H. Wood to George Pendexter with a note on the back that reads: "I send you this card to see if you have forgotten [sic] me of the L. A. F. D." The photograph on the reverse side shows a steamer engine parked in the middle of a large crowd of people.
Date: [1909-02-19..1912-02-19]
Creator: Woods, L. H.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Pressurized Refilling Equipment]

Photograph of a large piece of equipment that appears to be for refilling pressurized canisters. There are two gauges, an engine, and several hoses attached to the apparatus. Behind the equipment are large cylindrical containers. The back of the photo reads "Oct. 19 1971 Beaumont J.P. Traylor."
Date: October 19, 1971
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History