ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR FIRE DEPARTMENT OLD ENGINE PHOTO 1423

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high quality reproduction, print of an 1863 Civil War photograph of 18 firemen and four fire engines in front of the Alexandria, Virginia is a few miles south of Washington, D.C. Firehouse shortly after Union forces had taken the city. A rare glimpse of the life of the firefighter is offered as is a look at how fire department equipment was used. Any fireman would love to receive this print as a gift. There are two magnificent steam engines and two carts that were used to haul the hoses to the fire scene. It is believed the men are members of the United States Fire Department that took over the department after the city was captured by Union forces.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: In the 1800s, fire was always a major danger in both large cities and small villages. A fire in a single wood building could spread and destroy a block or an entire section of a city or town, as happened in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The local firefighters and fire departments were all that stood against an unmitigated disaster that could destroy lives and property. As a result, then, as now, men sought membership in a fire department, whose firehouses frequently became the hub of the fireman’s lives. Some even had saloons, libraries and furnishings to rival the best of homes. These fire departments provided an early social network

DESCRIPTION: A group of eighteen firefighters pose with two fire steam images and two hose carts. They stand in front of the Alexandria, Virginia firehouse

CAPTION: Alexandria, Virginia Firefighters in July 1863 During The Civil War.

ORIGINAL DATE OF CREATION: The photograph on which this print is based was originally done in July, 1863.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Andrew J. Russell (1830-1902) was the photographer. Russell was an engineer who became a photographer during the Civil War. Besides magnificent Civil War photographs such as this, Russell was also an official photographer for the Eastern half of the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

DECORATING USES: This nostalgic scene is a must-have for those who collect firefighting memorabilia or will make an especially nice print for use as décor in a family room or den. Of course it would look grand on the walls of any firehouse, anywhere in the world.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. For an expanded explanation of our Paper Quality, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

Image Size: 16.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. For an expanded explanation of Image Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. For an expanded explanation of Paper Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.

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