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[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, May 27, 1912]
Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter with a photograph of "Auto Engine No. 1" of the Battle Creek Fire Department testing its pump. There is a note on the back of the card describing the location of the truck in the photograph; there is a large group of people standing around the engine during the test.
Date:
May 27, 1912
Creator:
Johnston, W. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[John J. Clinton Driving a Horse-Drawn Buggy]
Photograph of John J. Clinton driving a horse-drawn buggy. The buggy has four wheels and has "Chief, Fire Department" painted on the side. There are other horse-drawn vehicles in the background and a large building across the street. The back of the photo reads "John J. Clinton, Chief Abilene Texas Fire Dp. for [..]."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Jones, T. F.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire Department]
Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with three horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. From left to right, the wagons are used for hose, fire engine, and ladder. A single fire fighter is standing on the ladder to the right. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Dear Sir, I would like the court house bldg. of Austin in exch. Yours truly, Alvin Krause."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Krause, Alvin
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio, Texas Fire Department Patch]
Patch from the San Antonio, Texas fire department. The triangular patch has a dark blue background and yellow edging. A red cross with white borders occupies most of the space. "San Antonio Fire Dept." is written in yellow across the top and bottom edges. The yellow image of a "fire scramble" appears in the center of the cross.The patch was designed in 1970 by Assistant Chief Reyes Lopez, with the assistance of District Chief Roger Rodriguez and Engineer Roger Ojeda. The patch was shaped like a shield to represent protection, the color red represents bravery, the color white represents honor, and the blue background represents devotion to duty
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Lopez, Reyes
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter]
Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter reminding Pendexter that he has not forgot about him. Lynch mentions that the vehicle in the photograph is truck number 1 riding through a parade in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The buildings on the side of the street are decorated in patriotic flags and even the vehicles in the parade have American flag decorations.
Date:
[1907..1912]
Creator:
Lynch, Frank L.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter]
Postcard from Frank L. Lynch to George Pendexter describing the vehicle in the picture as a combination chemical and hose truck number 2. The photograph shows the truck rolling down a street in Colorado Springs during a parade and decorated with streamers and flags; also there are around ten firemen standing or sitting on the truck as it travels down the street.
Date:
[1907..1912]
Creator:
Lynch, Frank L.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Weatherford College Fire Academy Patch]
Patch from the Weatherford College Fire Academy. The rectangular patch has a black background and oxblood red edging. "Weatherford College Fire Academy" is written in yellow along the top and bottom edges. In the center of the patch is a Florian Cross with red points, a braided yellow and blue central circle, and an image of Texas.
Date:
2008
Creator:
Malley, Steve
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Fire House]
Postcard of a fire house with a garage labeled "Chemical." Three firefighters - with one on a horse-drawn carriage - are standing outside of the garage.
Date:
January 11, 1911
Creator:
Redington, Dell A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Center Fire Station, Maiden, Mass.]
Postcard of Center Fire Station in Maiden, Massachusetts, a two-story brick building with a belfry at its front and center. The base of the building features four garage doors. From left to right, the doors are labeled: Hook & Ladder, Hose, and Engine. Three horse-drawn vehicles are seen outside of these doors.
Date:
January 11, 1911
Creator:
Redington, Dell A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of "The Flying Squadron", Springfield, Massachusetts]
Postcard of the Springfield Fire Department. The firemen are gathered in automobiles outside of a garage. The vehicles are equipped with firefighting equipment such as hoses and water tanks. A note at the foot of the image refers to the group as "The Flying Squadron."
Date:
1910
Creator:
Redington, Dell A.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[San Antonio Fire Chief Commision]
Certificate of the commission appointing P. Bishop to the office Chief of the Fire Department. It's signed by the mayor, Bryan Callaghan, and the city manager, Fred Fries and the seal of San Antonio is stamped near the signatures.
Date:
May 24, 1911
Creator:
San Antonio (Tex.)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard with a Photo of the East Chicago City Hall and Fire Station]
Postcard with a picture of the East Chicago city hall and fire station buildings; both buildings are designed in the same style. The city hall is situated in the foreground of the photo, while the fire station can be seen in the background.
Date:
[1909..1912]
Creator:
Schlieker's Pharmacy
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Bernard Shannahan to George Pendexter, 1912-06-10]
Postcard from Bernard Shannahan to George Pendexter saying he would be glad "to exchange with [Pendexter] at any time. He also tells Pendexter the address for J. P. Eagan and says he has good pictures too; the photograph on the reverse side shows an few oil tanks caught on fire with a caption reading: "Tanks of Oil Destroyed by Fire June 13-1911 Sapulpa, Oklahoma."
Date:
June 10, 1912
Creator:
Shannahan, Bernard
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Bernard Shannahan to George Pendexter, July 7, 1912]
Postcard from B. Shannahan to George Pendexter with a photograph showing a firemen convention in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The photograph shows a horse-drawn fire wagon racing down a street with a large crowd of people lined up on the sidewalk watching the action; some of the firemen on the wagon are working with the large hose loaded in the back.
Date:
July 5, 1912
Creator:
Shannohan, Bernard
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon]
Postcard of two fire fighters on a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is labeled with "Laurel" and "No. 1 Y.F.D." on its side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Fire Engine]
Postcard of fire fighters riding a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is to the right of a small park with a fountain.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the York Fire Department Engine House]
Postcard of a fire fighter driving a Goodwill steam fire engine, a vehicle drawn by four black horses. The back of the vehicle has a large, cylindrical tank facing upward.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Simon & Murnane
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of W.P. Bishop]
Postcard of W.P. Bishop. The front of the postcard contains Bishop's portrait, picturing a middle-aged man wearing a dark suit and tie, and the text "Very Truly [yours] W.P. Bishop." The back of the postcard has a piece of tape with the text "W.P. Bishop--Pres. 1917."
Date:
1917
Creator:
Smith's Studio
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, August 20, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a message saying that Smith had forgotten Pendexter's number. On the backside of the postcard there is a photo of some of the members of the Central Fire Station in Lansing, Michigan. The twelve men in front of the building are standing next to two of the automobiles used in fighting fires; the car on the left is holding ladders in the back end.
Date:
August 20, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note that says "hope these cards interest you" on the back. The photo on the reverse side shows the ruins of the Burdick House after a fire burned it down on December 9, 1909 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The building is almost completely destroyed, most of the area is covered in smoke while three firemen are standing in a ground talking together.
Date:
December 10, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph showing the "Grand Rapids Fire Engine at Burdick House Fire Kalamazoo, Mich." There is also a note on the back written by Smith detailing his arrival to Grand Rapids. The photograph shows the fire engine parked outside of a building with men standing around it; the wagon has a large steamer engine.
Date:
December 10, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the "Battle Creek Fire Engine at Kalamazoo, Mich. Dec. 9-1909 Burdick House Fire." Smith says that "Battle Creek was called at 12:50 A. M. at 2 A. M. we were there with our Engine Hose wagon." The photograph shows the fire engine parked on a street with hoses hooked up to it; there are firemen working on the fire and with their fire engine. Another caption on the photograph says that it was "6 below zero" while they were working on the fire.
Date:
[1909-12-09..1909-12-10]
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of the Burdick House prior to the fire that burned it down. The note on the back of the card reads: "Started here in [the] basement and burned the entire block about $850,000 fire." This photograph shows the building intact with people walking underneath the awnings on the sidewalk; the caption on the photo reads: "Burdick House Kalamazoo, Mich., Burned - Dec. 9-1909."
Date:
December 10, 1909
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter, December 10, 1909]
Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a note saying: "Just of Hotel Lobby and Arcade all gone now." The photo on the reverse side of the card shows the lobby and arcade inside of the Burdick House in Kalamazoo, Michigan; after the fire on December 9, 1909 all of this was totally destroyed.
Date:
December 10, 1912
Creator:
Smith, J. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History