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Hibernia Fire Engine Company no.1. of Philadelphia, assembling for a parade

Hibernia Fire Engine Company  no.1. of Philadelphia, assembling for a parade. Image provided by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Neighborhood
Fishtown/Kensington
Related Story
The Kensington Riots of 1844
Street Address
Cadwallader St [between Master St & Jefferson St]
Creator Name
James Queen, 1824-1886
Description
Depicts Hibernia Fire Co. Fire House, firemen dressed elaborately for a parade, holding trumpets/cornets. Hand-pump fire hose rig to the left and dog in foreground. People looking on from windows above. Caption also reads "incorporated 1752."
Contributing Institution
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Society Print Collection (Bc 8342 H624)
Source (Bibliographic)
Lithography by P.S. Duval & Sons Lithography, Philadelphia
Tags
Fire stations, Firefighters, Firefighting equipment, Hibernia Fire Company, Irish Americans, Musical instruments
Topics
Civic Life & Politics, Landscape & Architecture, Public & Social Life, Work
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