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[Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon]

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Postcard of two fire fighters on a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is labeled with "Laurel" and "No. 1 Y.F.D." on its side.

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1 postcard : color ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Simon & Murnane Creation Date: Unknown.

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This postcard is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2015 and was provided by the Fire Museum of Texas to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 366 times. More information about this postcard can be viewed below.

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Fire Museum of Texas

Located in the Beaumont Fire Department's 1927 Central Fire Station, the museum opened in 1984 and became the official state fire museum in 1986. Today it provides access to fire service history and education for people across the state of Texas. This nonprofit organization is operated by Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services.

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  • Main Title: [Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon]
  • Added Title: Laurel Fire Co.'s Combination and Hose Wagon

Description

Postcard of two fire fighters on a horse-drawn chemical and hose wagon. The vehicle is labeled with "Laurel" and "No. 1 Y.F.D." on its side.

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1 postcard : color ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

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George Pendexter Postcard Collection

A collection of postcards from George Pendexter's collection dating from the mid-nineteenth to earl twentieth centuries.

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  • March 18, 2016, 4:44 p.m.

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  • Aug. 11, 2016, 7:32 p.m.

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Simon & Murnane. [Postcard of a Horse-Drawn Chemical and Hose Wagon], postcard, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth705938/: accessed April 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fire Museum of Texas.

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