[Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter September 4, 1909]

Postcard from J. D. Smith to George Pendexter with a photograph of one of the fire stations in Hamilton, Ontario. Smith notes he is from Battle Creek, Michigan on the card while the photograph was taken in Hamilton. The caption on the photograph tells us that this is "Truck No. 1 Central Fire Station" being photographed; there are 12 men that make up this company, nine of whom are standing in front of the long wagon loaded with ladders, while two are sitting in the driver's seat and one is sitting at the very back of the ladders.
Date: September 4, 1909
Creator: Smith, J. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of the Goshen, Indiana Fire Department]

Postcard with an image of the fire department in Goshen, Indiana. The note on the back from the sender says he does not know if he already sent Pendexter this photo or not. The photograph shows the three horse-drawn vehicles used by the Goshen Fire Department, the one in the center is the primary one, while the one on the left is a small passenger wagon.
Date: August 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Wagon of the Grand Ledge, Michigan Fire Department]

Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a photograph of one of the horse-drawn fire wagons used by the fire department in Grand Ledge, Michigan. This wagon is sitting in front of two neighborhood homes and is loaded with various fire fighting supplies; a fireman is sitting in the driver's seat.
Date: August 15, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard Addressed to George Pendexter, June 24, 1909]

Postcard with a photograph of the Goshen Fire Department in Goshen, Indiana posing for a picture outside the residence of W. J. Latta. There are three separate horse-drawn fire wagons in this picture, on the far right is the solo passenger wagon, the wagon with the large water hose is in the center, and the wagon carrying the ladders is on the far left; all together there are five firemen in the picture.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of the Owosso, Michigan Fire Department]

Postcard addressed to George Pendexter with a photograph of company #1 in the Owosso Fire Department. There are two horse-drawn fire wagons on either side of the picture, the one on the left is loaded with ladders and the one on the right appears to have a steamer engine in the back of it. There are also six firemen photographed, two are seated on either wagon while the other four are standing in between the two wagons.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fire Wagon Traveling Down a Street]

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire wagon traveling down a city street, passing by a large building that appears to be a church. The wagon has a few firemen standing on either side and ladders are loaded in the back.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fort Worth Firemen Company with Wagons]

Postcard with a photograph of the number 6 firemen company in Fort Worth, Texas. There are nine firemen in the picture, five are standing towards the front and four are sitting in the seats of either fire wagon. The wagon on the left is carrying ladders while the one on the left appears to hold the water hose; they are parked in front of the "5th Ward" fire station in Fort Worth.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter]

Postcard from Henry W. Woodward to George Pendexter regarding post cards he is going to send, as well as saying that this photo represents "Chemicals #11 located 2 1/2 miles from center of city." The photograph on the reverse side shows one of the chemical trucks pulled by two horses in front of the local fire station in Springfield, Massachusetts; there are five firemen also posing with the wagon, three are standing in the back and two are sitting in the driver's seat. There are ladders and a rolled up water hose in the back of the wagon.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: Woodward, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Fire Wagon Belonging to the Austin Fire Department]

Postcard with a photograph of one of the horse-drawn fire wagons used by the Austin Fire Department in Austin, Texas. The wagon is parked just outside of the garage at a fire station in Austin.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of a Horse-Drawn Steamer Engine]

Postcard with a photograph of a steamer engine being pulled by two horses; there are other wagons being pulled behind the steamer. Next to these wagons is a trolley car traveling down the center of the street.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of a Steamer Engine in New Haven, Connecticut]

Postcard with a photograph of a steamer engine traveling down a city street in front of a restaurant. According to the photo, this is the "No. 12 steamer" in New Haven, Connecticut.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of a Wagon of the Los Angeles Fire Department]

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn wagon belonging to the Los Angeles Fire Department in Los Angeles, California. This long wagon is being pulled out of the garage at the local fire station, it is loaded down with ladders on the back and a fireman is sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of Engine #32 at a Fire Station]

Postcard with a photograph of "#32 Hose Wagon" parked in front of a fire station; the inscription in the center of the wall reads: "Chemical Engine #32." There are seven men photographed by the wagon, two are seated in the driver's seat while the other five are standing in front. According to the description on the back, the men's shirts are a light blue color although they appear white. The wagon is loaded with ladders and has a water hose rolled up in the back behind the two men in the driver's seat.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of the Austin Fire Department]

Postcard with a photograph of the Austin Fire Department; there are two horse-drawn vehicles in the photo as well as a motor vehicle in the center. The wagon on the right is loaded with ladders in the back with a fireman sitting in the driver's seat, while the one on the left is loaded with a metal machine and hose. The motor vehicle in the center is the fire chief's car with the text "Fire Dept." written on the engine.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photo of the Wagon of Engine Co. 14]

Postcard with a photograph of a fire wagon racing down a city street, with a fireman standing on the side. The note on the back of the picture says that this is a wagon of "Engine Co. #14" in New York.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon Rolling Down a Street]

Postcard with a photograph a horse-drawn fire wagon traveling down a road in front of a large building. There are two firemen sitting in the driver's seat directing the horses down the street.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph a Truck of Engine Co. #2 in Dallas, Texas]

Postcard with a photograph of the steamer truck of "Engine Co. #2" in Dallas, Texas. This vehicle is a part of the greater Dallas Fire Department and is being pulled by three different horses; the steamer is sitting in the back of the truck.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Vehicle]

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire wagon walking through a city street with a steamer on the back; there are a number of advertisements lining the street. The note on the reverse side reads: "Engine three second & Hill St. where I am working." This wagon is being pulled by three horses and a fireman is sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon]

Postcard with a photograph of "Hose Wagon #8" parked outside of a ticket office sponsored by Thos Cusack Co. The wagon has a couple of water cannons mounted on the back and is being pulled by two horses; the label on the side of the wagon reads: "C. F. D."
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon]

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire wagon parked next to a large sign with height, length, and weight information written on it.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon on a City Street]

Postcard with a photograph of horse-drawn wagons used by the local fire department traveling down a city street. The wagon in front is loaded with ladders and a few firemen are riding on the back, two firemen are sitting in the driver's seat steering the horses. There are also two wagons being driven along behind the first one.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Wagon by a Church]

Postcard with a photograph of a horse-drawn fire wagon traveling down a city street and passing by a church. There are around five firemen standing on the wagon while two men are sitting in the driver's seat holding the reins to the horses. This wagon is loaded with ladders in the back.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of a Horse-Drawn Wagon Walking]

Postcard with a photograph of a couple of horse-drawn fire wagons walking down a neighborhood street; the note on the back reads: "No. 1 Wagon out exercising." The wagon in the foreground is carrying ladders and two firemen are sitting on top in the driver's seat; there is another wagon in the background but it is not clear what it is carrying.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard with a Photograph of Dallas Fire Department Truck Number 2 and Crew]

Postcard with a photograph of "Truck 2 and Crew" in Dallas, Texas. There are seven men who make up the crew of this company, two are sitting in the wagon and the other five are standing on the ground next to it.
Date: [1909..1912]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History