19th century illustrating how firemen used a hose

19th century print by Currier and 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

1860-1869 Abel Bonner Christened Commemorate Crowded Currier Douse Extinguish Fiery Greenwood Illustrating Ives Spraying Steam-powered Storefront Trucks Urgency

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