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First size Metropolitan Piston Engine, built in 1905. Diameter of pumps, 5 1/2 in.; steam-cylinders, 9 in.; stroke, 8 in. Drawn by three horses, fitted with rubber tires, and weighs, ready for service, 10,600 lbs. Placed in service May 1st, 1905. Hose-wagon built in 1902. Drawn by two horses, is fitted with rubber tires and roller-bearing axles. Carries 800 ft. of 2 1/2-in. hose. Weighs, ready for service, 3,200 lbs. Placed in service June 15, 1892. Company consists of 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 5 Hose-men, 1 Engine-Man, 1 Asst. Engine-Man, 1 engine Driver and 1 Hose-Driver.
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Pioneer Engine Co. No.2. House Cor. So. Main and Coin Sts., Providence, R.I.
First size Metropolitan Piston Engine, built in 1905. Diameter of pumps, 5 1/2 in.; steam-cylinders, 9 in.; stroke, 8 in. Drawn by three horses, fitted with rubber tires, and weighs, ready for service, 10,600 lbs. Placed in service May 1st, 1905. Hose-wagon built in 1902. Drawn by two horses, is fitted with rubber tires and roller-bearing axles. Carries 800 ft. of 2 1/2-in. hose. Weighs, ready for service, 3,200 lbs. Placed in service June 15, 1892. Company consists of 1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 5 Hose-men, 1 Engine-Man, 1 Asst. Engine-Man, 1 engine Driver and 1 Hose-Driver.
Publisher: R. Wilkinson (Providence, RI)
American
about 1910
Medium/Technique
Hand colored collotype on card stock.
Dimensions
Horizontal: 8.9 x 14 cm (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Archive—Gift of Leonard A. Lauder
Accession Number2015.6292
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPostcards
DescriptionBack: divided. Mint.
Published by R. WILKINSON, 55 Eddy St., Providence, R.I.
Published by R. WILKINSON, 55 Eddy St., Providence, R.I.
ProvenanceBetween 1950 and 2015, acquired by Leonard A. Lauder, New York, from various postcard dealers in Europe and the United States; 2015, gift of Leonard A. Lauder to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 24, 2015)