From Horses to Horsepower: A History of Philadelphia's Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017
Firemanâs Hall Museum is pleased to present âFrom Horses to Horsepower â A History of Philadelphiaâs Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017.â
This book truly captures the evolution of the Philadelphia Fire Departmentâs fleet of fire engines, from the inception of the paid professional department during 1871, utilizing horse-drawn equipment outfitted with steam-powered pumps, to todayâs diesel-powered apparatus. Combining text and historical photographs, the reader can learn about the trials and triumphs faced with providing fire protection to one of the largest cities in the United States.
^^ Slideshow ^^
^^ Featured ^^
- Historic images from 1871 through 2017
- Hardcover, 272 pages, archival quality
- Limited edition, collectorâs item
^^ Additional ^^
- 11 x 8.5Â (in.)
- 272Â pages
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781597257909
^^ Available At ^^
Fireman's Hall Store@http://firemanshallstore.com/From-Horses-to-Horsepower_p_282.html
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From Horses to Horsepower: A History of Philadelphia's Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017
Firemanâs Hall Museum is pleased to present âFrom Horses to Horsepower â A History of Philadelphiaâs Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017.â
This book truly captures the evolution of the Philadelphia Fire Departmentâs fleet of fire engines, from the inception of the paid professional department during 1871, utilizing horse-drawn equipment outfitted with steam-powered pumps, to todayâs diesel-powered apparatus. Combining text and historical photographs, the reader can learn about the trials and triumphs faced with providing fire protection to one of the largest cities in the United States.
^^ Slideshow ^^
^^ Featured ^^
- Historic images from 1871 through 2017
- Hardcover, 272 pages, archival quality
- Limited edition, collectorâs item
^^ Additional ^^
- 11 x 8.5Â (in.)
- 272Â pages
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781597257909
^^ Available At ^^
Fireman's Hall Store@http://firemanshallstore.com/From-Horses-to-Horsepower_p_282.html
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Firemanâs Hall Museum is pleased to present âFrom Horses to Horsepower â A History of Philadelphiaâs Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017.â
This book truly captures the evolution of the Philadelphia Fire Departmentâs fleet of fire engines, from the inception of the paid professional department during 1871, utilizing horse-drawn equipment outfitted with steam-powered pumps, to todayâs diesel-powered apparatus. Combining text and historical photographs, the reader can learn about the trials and triumphs faced with providing fire protection to one of the largest cities in the United States.
^^ Slideshow ^^
^^ Featured ^^
- Historic images from 1871 through 2017
- Hardcover, 272 pages, archival quality
- Limited edition, collectorâs item
^^ Additional ^^
- 11 x 8.5Â (in.)
- 272Â pages
- Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781597257909
^^ Available At ^^
Fireman's Hall Store@http://firemanshallstore.com/From-Horses-to-Horsepower_p_282.html
