Name/Title
Mr. Lovegrove's Fireman's Helmet, Central Hose Company, No. 3, Ca. 1898Entry/Object ID
1981.28.1Description
Acc. No. 81.28.1
Subject Category: Fire Department
Date or Period: circa 1898
Object: Fireman's Helmet
Description: A black hard leather helmet, with a shield-like medallion with cut out lettering in white. Central Hose Company, No. 3. The shield is held in place by a gilt eagle's head.
Size: Brim 15"x12" Height: 10".
History of Object: Firemans Helmet from the Alameda Fire Department, Central Hose Company, No. 3. Worn by Mr. Lovegrove. He was a volunteer fireman in 1888. This helmet was found in the basement of his old home on Santa Clara Ave. between Morton and Sherman Street. He was a glazier by profession. The Central Hose Co. was finally moved from this location to Sherman Street near Central Ave. Found and donated to the Alameda Historical Society by Mr. Edward F. Heritage, April 29, 1952. Mr. Heritage was also a volunteer fireman.
Acquired from: Mr. Edward F. Heritage
Date: April 29, 1952