lot of 10 vintage cabinet cards,Galion,OH.Dapper, Firemen, Fire Chief, mustaches

Description: Great Historic lot of 10 cabinet cards of the Galion, Ohio Fire Department. I looks like good mustaches were a requirement to be on the Fire Department - except for the one guy who doesn't look old enough to grow one.Great card of the Fire Chief (H.C. Sponhauer) with hand embroidered cap "CHIEF GFD" with wreath. On his badge is "CHIEF ENGINEER GALION F.D." with image of 1890s Steam Fire Engine.Sponhauer had accomplished much in Galion - see below. 10 vintage Cabinet Cards of Galion, OH. Fireman from the Central Art Gallery - Public Square, Galion,O. F.D is embossed on the buttons and the badges have different faces. Galion F.D is on the badges. Three have crossed hook and ladders, five have 1890's fire engines. and one badge has a embossed fire engine with the word DRIVER above the engine (a more detailed badge than the others)[The Driver is the cabinet card with the older, grey haired fellow]. The photographers are M.W. McDonald and L.M. Kieffer. There is no Id on the back of any of these cards but I did find out some info. on the web. According to Diane VanSkiver Gagel's book - Ohio Photographers 1839-1900; M.W.McDonald was a photographer in Galion,OH. from 1896-1897. The Directory of Galion - 1896 lists 16 fireman - see below: "City Fire Department. — Location, City Building. H. C. Spon- hauer, Chief; Samuel Hetrick and Emanuel Stump Drivers; W. F. Euler, Asst Driver. Township Trustees. J D Firstenberger, Pres; J O Ross, Clerk; J D Ely, Treas; Joseph Uore, Supt of Roads. Members. — J D Firstenberger, J W Weaver, H C Sponhauer, J D Elj. Meetings, last Saturday of each month in City Building."-"Bucyrus, Galion and Crestline cities and Crawford County, Ohio, directory, 1900" Note: Fire Chief H.C. Sponhauer also had a business listed as "Sponhauer Machine Shops"He also ran an ad in the Directory that read "Contractor for Steam and Hot Water Heating, Gas Fixtures, Slate and Tin Roofing, General Repair Work" Some of the men that worked for the Galion fire department are highlighted.Henry C. Sponhauer - Chief Engineer Fire Department Euler W F, (Della) fire department Hetrick, Samuel W. - Driver Fire Dept. Stump, Emanuel - G. Fire Dept. "Galion Fire Department The Galion Fire and EMS Department was formed in 1842 as a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting their community from fires. The mission, according to Chief Phil Jackson, is unchanged in the department's 176-year history: “To protect lives and property from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies and exposure to hazardous conditions. We will achieve this by developing, promoting and maintaining effective fire suppression and emergency medical care. We will continue to provide these quality services through education and training, to all who live, work, visit or invest here.” The Niagara brand hand cart was purchased in 1856, and the volunteers formed the Niagara Fire Company with Andrew Poe serving as the first foreman. Galion’s first fire station was built in the 1860s at West Atwood and South Market streets for $3,485. The station was operated by the Niagara Fire Company and the building also served as the city jail. Galion bought its first steam fire engine in 1872. The city constructed a new office building in 1876 where the current municipal building stands, 301 Harding Way East. It was constructed for $84,500 and a fire station was included, with the fire truck bays facing Harding Way. The name changed in 1881 to Galion Hook and Ladder Company, also called Hoover Hook and Ladder Company, with 22 men serving. The city used federal funds in 1939, part of the WPA of the second New Deal, to construct a new municipal building. Prior to the overpass being built, a second station was built in 1973 at Murray and Walnut streets, now used for storage".-bucyrustelegraph Forum shipping includes insurance and signature confirmation Judge condition of images from scan but please ask any and all questions before bidding as I want you to bid with confidence. These are historical images documenting a bygone era ..... On multiple purchases please wait for invoice before paying as I combine items to save you money on shipping. Feedback will always be left once it is received. Note - International buyers: I use the Global Shipping program because ebay requires that I have a tracking # on all sales to protect both buyer and seller. Please consider the cost of shipping before bidding on an item. Thank you. Thanks for looking and please check out my other auctions and eBay Store. New images are listed often so come back soon.

Price: 550 USD

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