Vintage Julius Pearse Fire Extinguisher Antique Copper Brass Empty For Sale

The Vintage Julius Pearse Fire Extinguisher is a unique piece of historical memorabilia that exudes a sense of firefighting nostalgia. Made of antique copper and brass, this empty extinguisher features a design that reflects a bygone era of firefighting and rescue. With its vintage charm and firefighting theme, this collectible item would make a striking addition to any collection or display, serving as a reminder of the bravery and skill of those who have dedicated their lives to saving others from fires.
Vintage Julius Pearse Fire Extinguisher Antique Copper Brass Empty
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JULIUS PEARSE. Among the names that stand out prominently upon the pages of Denver\'s history is that of Julius Pearse, who was one of the organizers of the volunteer fire department of Denver and a pioneer fire chief of the city. In fact his efforts constituted a valuable element in the upbuilding of the fire department, with which he was long connected, while in later years he conducted business as a dealer in fire-fighting apparatus and supplies, his interests being carried on under the name of the Julius Pearse Fire Department Supply Company. Mr. Pearse was a native of Germany. He was born in March, 1847, and came to America when a youth just entering his teens. He lived with an aunt in Chicago and there acquired a common school and collegiate education. He also learned and followed the barber\'s trade there and continued his residence in Chicago until 1867, when he made his way westward to Denver. A year later he removed to Central City, Colorado, where he engaged in mining until 1871 and then again took up his abode in Denver. He assisted in organizing the volunteer fire department and hose company and all of the older residents of the city will recognize the fact that his labors were an important element in upbuilding the system and promoting adequate service of fire fighting in Denver. He did much to advance the efficiency of the Woodie Fisher Hose Company, No. 1, of which he was elected foreman in 1873. It was about three years later that he was made chief of the volunteer fire department of the city, which at that time had developed a well equipped organization. He was also one of the organizers of the Colorado State Fire Association in 1876 and was chosen its first president. He belonged to the International Association of Fire Engineers and was an honorary member of the Denver police and fire departments. He became the third chief of the volunteer fire department in Denver and was the first chief engineer of the paid department, which was organized August 18, 1881. He acted as chief of the department from April, 1895, until September 4, 1897, when he resigned his position to take up the business of selling fire-fighting supplies, which he did under the firm style of the Julius Pearse Fire Department Supply Company. He became the president of the company and so continued to the time of his death, with his son, Julius Pearse, Jr., as the secretary and treasurer of the company. The business built up by Mr. Pearse and his son became one of the largest establishments in the west, dealing exclusively in fire-fighting equipment. As a member of the fire department he was cool, clear-headed and collected at all times-just such a man as the city needed in emergencies-and he thoroughly understood the duties of his position down to the minutest detail. At a conflagration he made each move count, not only on his own part but on that of the men as well, so that maximum results were accomplished at a minimum expenditure of time and effort. Mr. Pearse also became interested in real estate and mining properties and made judicious investments along those lines. It was after his removal to the west that Mr. Pearse was married in Canon City, Colorado, in 1874, to Miss Maggie Prosser and they became the parents of eleven children, six daughters and two sons yet surviving, as does also Mrs. Pearse. These children are Mildred, Margaret, Clio, Jane, Mrs. B. B. Morrison, Mrs. Gerald Pettibone, Julius and Earl. All are yet living in Denver with the exception of the last named. Mr. Pearse was connected with Lodge No. 17, B. P. 0. E., and in the Masonic order had attained the Knight Templar degree and was a Shriner and also was a member of the London Fire Brigade and the United Commercial Travelers, and enjoyed the full confidence and warm regard of his brethren in those fraternities. He died April 27, 1917, at his home at 2528 Stout street, as the direct result of an injury to his foot received two years before, while he was examining a fire truck. Blood poisoning developed in the member and caused his demise. He was a resident of Denver for more than half a century and he left the impress of his individuality for good upon the community.