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Print, Photographic
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1955.166.100

Print, Photographic

Sepia-toned albumen photo of ten firemen standing beside Hand Truck #1. The horse-drawn truck is parked on Jefferson Avenue on the northwest corner of its intersection with Shelby Street. One man is standing near the horses. A four-story stone building is visible in the background. Businesses that are visible on the ground floor of the building include: G. Scholes; J. G. Hiller, Boots & Shoes; Dr. L. L. Roberts, Oculist and Aurist; F. J. B. Crane; and Shades Restaurant.

Date
c.1860
Collection
Print Size
10" x 13.5"
Search Terms
Detroit Fire Department, Handtruck No. 1, Firefighters, Firemen, Jefferson Avenue, Shelby Street, G. Scholes, J. G. Hiller, Boots & Shoes, Dr. L. L. Roberts, Oculist and Aurist, F. J. B. Crane, Shades Restaurant
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