San Jose Fire Museum
This 1914 fire aerial ladder truck was in service at the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition (world's fair) held in San Francisco to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal.
It is a 1905 Cadillac with an original price tag of $950.00 from Detroit. It was restored and has been part of the museum for 35 years. The sign says only 4,029 of these vehicles were made and very few remain today.
Drum roll, please...
From what I read, early fire departments used baking soda and acid (vinegar) together to form carbon dioxide gas to extinguish fires; thus, the term "chemical" hose.
It was purchased for $4,345.00 in 1890, a lot of money back then, and used in the 1906 earthquake. The fire station collapsed, but the firemen dug out the engine and used it to fight fires for 2 straight days.
- Karen
12 comments:
Oh wow, this is my type of museum! My mum used to be a volunteer paramedic so I spent a lot of my childhood hanging out at fire stations and as a result, I have a serious fireman fixation. I love both of those fire chief's cars.
Great photos Karen!
Cool museum! I am sure the men and little ones would really enjoy seeing these old vehicles. Great shots!
Very interesting Such old cars always fachinate me Thanks for sharing :)
I'd love to visit this museum!
All those fire trucks are absolutely great to see. :)
There are some fantastic looking vehicles on display there!
that is one fun museum, must put it in the list.
Wow! Love the red in the post! The red cars, wheels! Must be amazing to visit such a place, thanks for sharing. Have a nice day :)
Totally cool never knew about it before, maybe have to take the grandkids one day.
Fascinating! They look great.
Extremely old but beautiful cars.
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Filip
very beautiful!
what a wonderful collection. i enjoy these very much.
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