19th century illustrating how firemen used a hose to douse fire with steam in New York City.

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19th century print by Currier & Ives illustrating how firemen used a hose to douse fire with steam in New York City. The first steam-powered fire engine was created by Abel Shawk, Alexander Bonner Latta, and Miles Greenwood and was christened Uncle Joe Ross to commemorate a city-council member.

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Size: 6000px × 4365px
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Photo credit: © Vernon Lewis Gallery/Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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