Certificate appointment Peter J. Hanson to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1889

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate appointment Peter J. Hanson to Thompson Hose Company No. 1, 1889

Entry/Object ID

1985.30.4

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.30.4 Subject Category: Fire Dept. Date or period: 1889 Object: Certificate Description: Ornately printed certificate illustrated with fire fighting apparatus of the period. Bold heading "Alameda Fire Department." Blanks inscribed in 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 Dept., July lst, 1889. Acquired from: John F. Hanson Jr. Date: 9-7-85