Certificate appointment John F. Hanson to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1893

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate appointment John F. Hanson to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1893

Entry/Object ID

1985.30.2

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.30.2 Subject Category: Fire Dept. Date or period: 1893 Object: Certificate Description: Ornately printed certificate illustrated with fire fighting apparatus of the period, bold heading "Alameda Fire Department", blanks inscribed in script with sepia colored ink. Embossed seal of the Alameda Fire Department. Size: L-5 1/2 X W-9 inches. History of Object: Certificate awarded John F. Hanson stating his appointment on Sept 5th, 1893 to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, Alameda Fire Department, signed by Fred K. Krauth Jr., Chief. Acquired from: John F. Hanson Jr. (son of John F.) Date: 9-7-85 Note: John F: Hanson was the son of Capt. James Hanson, master of 2204 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda.