Certificate awarded Peter J. Hanson for serving as Exempt Fireman, 1895

Name/Title

Certificate awarded Peter J. Hanson for serving as Exempt Fireman, 1895

Entry/Object ID

1985.30.11

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.30.11 Subject Category: Fire Dept. Date or period: 1895 Object: Certificate Description: Ornately printed and composed document with illustrated borders depicting early fire fighting apparatus, men in action, etc. Affixed to the lower part of the certificate is the official seal (in gold) of the Alameda Fire Dept. Signed by Fred K. Krauth Jr., Chief. Size: L 24 x W 20 inches History of Object: Certificate awarded Peter J. Hanson, for serving as an Exempt Fireman, Alameda Fire Dept., having joined Aug 11, 1889. Certificate issued Sept 2, 1895. Acquired from: John F. Hanson Jr. Date: 9-7-85