A special key for quick access to the Walton Hose Co. portion of the Corporation Building for fireman answering an alarm.
This was Frank Durland's key.
Pamphlet announcing to New York State Volunteer Firemen the passage of a state mandated pension program for firemen disabled or killed in the performance of their duties.
Dry plate negatives; Clothing & dress; Uniforms; Fire fighters
This Rhinebeck fireman is in dress uniform and holding a trophy with tassels. His hat has "W.M. Sayer # 1 Steamer" on the crown. He is wearing a knee length double breasted coat. He has a mustache and a ring on his finger. "Rector P" is painted on...
Fire fighters; Fire engines & equipment; Group portraits; Uniforms;
Three rows of fireman in dress uniform are holding the sign for their company. The sign reads, "Pearl River New York Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Inc". There are thirty firemen in all. The first row is sitting and holding the sign. The group is standing...
Looking down a street towards a "Welcome Firemen" sign. The buildings on both sides are draped and decorated with banners and flags. There a groups of people standing along both sides of the street and a car driving away.
Photographs; Fire fighters; Parades & processions; City & town life;
Two lines of firemen marching down the street, in uniform. There are people and vehicles lining both sides of the street and more people walking along the sidewalks. There are signs for businesses and advertisement on most of the buildings.
Photographs; Fire; Fire fighters; Fire engines & equipment;
Two photographs of fighting the fire at Ed Lyon's Place. In the first photograph flames are visible on the roof. There is a fireman kneeling on the street directing a water hose towards the building. In the second photograph there are several...
