From Horses to Horsepower: A History of Philadelphia's Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017 Santa Cruz Historic images from the 1800s

Historic images from the 1800s to 1969

Featuring historic photos from the early days through modern seasons

"The Daley Legacy

This second volume features a brief reprise of the early years (1800s-1930s) and will focus on the 1940s-1970s

From Horses to Horsepower: A History of Philadelphia's Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017 Santa Cruz Historic images from the 1800sFiremans Hall Museum is pleased to present From Horses to Horsepower A History of Philadelphias Fire Apparatus 1871 to 2017. This book truly captures the evolution of the Philadelphia Fire Departments fleet of fire engines, from the inception of the paid professional department during 1871, utilizing horse drawn equipment outfitted with steam powered pumps, to todays diesel powered apparatus. Combining text and historical photographs, the reader can