[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]

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Postcard of the Providence Fire Department and citizens at a three-story fire station. Three fire fighters are standing on an upright ladder in the center of the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Occupies the first door - engine. The next - doors leading to men's quarters in centre - trucks next - district chief last. This station is close to my home, covers the district [...] up to date - bowling alley on the top floor. Capt's rooms at each corner, front - recreation room in centre. [...]"

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1 postcard : color ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. August 12, 1912.

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Fire Museum of Texas

Located in the Beaumont Fire Department's 1927 Central Fire Station, the museum opened in 1984 and became the official state fire museum in 1986. Today it provides access to fire service history and education for people across the state of Texas. This nonprofit organization is operated by Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services.

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  • Main Title: [Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.]
  • Added Title: New Fire Station, Point Street, Providence, R.I.

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Postcard of the Providence Fire Department and citizens at a three-story fire station. Three fire fighters are standing on an upright ladder in the center of the image. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "Occupies the first door - engine. The next - doors leading to men's quarters in centre - trucks next - district chief last. This station is close to my home, covers the district [...] up to date - bowling alley on the top floor. Capt's rooms at each corner, front - recreation room in centre. [...]"

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1 postcard : color ; 9 x 13 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

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George Pendexter Postcard Collection

A collection of postcards from George Pendexter's collection dating from the mid-nineteenth to earl twentieth centuries.

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  • August 12, 1912

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[Postcard of a Fire Station, Providence, R.I.], postcard, August 12, 1912; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth706198/: accessed June 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fire Museum of Texas.

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