Organization: Philadelphia (Pa.). Fire Dept. / Place: Philadelphia (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="2012">2012</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="2014">2014</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Organization Philadelphia (Pa.). Fire Dept. Place Philadelphia (Pa.) Year 2012 to 2014

Extent:: 69.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Fire Department traces its roots to a series of volunteer fire companies that were organized beginning in 1736. In 1871 it was established as a professional fire department and has continued to serve the city of Philadelphia. The Fireman's Hall Museum Philadelphia Fire Department collection, 1871-2012, is comprised of memoranda and publications produced by the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]

Extent:: 49.0 linear feet
Abstract:: The Fireman's Hall Museum photograph and scrapbook collection, 1871-2012, is comprised of photographs and scrapbooks collected by the Museum. Most of the photographs are original, but some are reproductions. They relate to Philadelphia fires, fire companies, apparatus, and fire history.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]

Extent:: 20.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Fireman's Hall Museum subject files, 1964-2012, is a collection of research materials compiled by the Museum and fire department historians. This research covers the history of fire fighting, fire fighting equipment, individual fire fighters, and fires in the Philadelphia area.

Held at: Fireman's Hall Museum [Contact Us]

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