Description
This postcard features a horse-drawn steam fire engine. The image showcases the Perseverance Steam Fire Engine & Hose Co. No. 1. Organized Feb. 22, 1789.
Front Text (verbatim):
COMBINATION CHEMICAL, HOSE & TURRET WAGON,
PERSEVERANCE STEAM FIRE ENGINE & HOSE CO. NO. 1
LEBANON, PA.
Back Text (verbatim):
Officers.
President—Geo. T. Spang.
Vice-Pres.—Wm. S. Rise.
Secretary—Wm. A. Spangler.
Treasurer—Chas. H. Killinger.
Chief Eng.—Levi Hartz.
Equipment—2nd size Amoskeag Engine, Hose Wagon.
Organized Feb. 22, 1789.
Chartered as Steam Fire Engine Co., March 19, 1866.
