An old fire truck in Forest Grove

Title

An old fire truck in Forest Grove

Description

A fire truck parked in front a wooden building, possibly the fire station, and city hall. A man is in the driver seat while two other firemen are standing on the back of the truck. Four small water tanks and a hose are in the back of the vehicle and wooden ladder is laying across the top. 'Forest Grove Rural Fire Department' is written on the door of the truck. The small brick building has a sign which reads 'City Hall Light & Water'.

Date Created

circa late 1910s-1920s

Subject

Fire fighters
Fire departments
Fire engines
Trucks
Public utilities
Historic buildings
Local & State History
Social History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

copy prints

Language

English

Identifier

FGLpic_00036

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Forest Grove City Library at fgl-reference@wccls.org.
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Source

Eric G. Stewart Collection, Forest Grove City Library

Type

Still Image