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Original antique panoramic photograph depicting a group of uniformed firemen posed at the entrance of a firehouse, with a horse-drawn steam fire engine visible inside the apparatus bay. The firemen wear matching period uniforms, including caps and double-breasted coats with insignia, indicating an organized municipal fire brigade.
The wooden firehouse features wide double doors opening onto a plank platform, designed for housing and deploying fire apparatus. Inside the bay, a steam fire engine is clearly visible, showing its boiler, piping, hose fittings, and front axle assembly. A seated figure at the edge of the platform and the surrounding open landscape suggest a small-town or semi-rural setting.
The long, narrow format gives the image a strong panoramic composition and emphasizes both the structure and the firefighting equipment, making it a clear documentary view of late-19th-century fire service infrastructure.
Mounted on its original board mount.
Mount measures approximately 11\" x 5\".
Photograph measures approximately 8 1/4\" x 3 1/2\".
Condition
Photo shows light surface wear, scattered spotting, and minor scratches consistent with age. Overall tones remain clear, with good detail visible in uniforms and equipment. The mount shows edge wear, discoloration, and handling marks, including staining on the reverse. No modern reproduction indicators observed.
Shipping
Ships via USPS Ground orPriority shipping at buyer\'s expense.
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