Certificate Peter J. Hanson appointment to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1890

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate Peter J. Hanson appointment to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1890

Entry/Object ID

1985.30.3

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.30.3 Subject Category: Fire Dept. Date or period: 1890 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. Size: L-5 1/2 X W-9 inches. History of Object: Certificate stating the appointment of Peter J. Hanson as an active member of Thompson Hose Company, No. 1., Alameda Fire Department, July 3rd, 1890. Mr. Hanson was the son of Capt. James Hanson, master mariner, of 2204 Buena Vista Avenue, early residents of Alameda. Acquired from: John F. Hanson Jr. Date: 9-7-85