Certificate for serving as foreman Thompson Hose Co. No. 1, awarded John F. Hanson, 1899

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate for serving as foreman Thompson Hose Co. No. 1, awarded John F. Hanson, 1899

Entry/Object ID

1985.30.9

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 85.30.9 Subject Category: Fire Dept. Date or period: 1899 Object: Certificate Description: Elaborate hand written certificate in pen & ink, with stylized border. Bold heading "Thompson Hose Company #1, of the Alameda Fire Department," in ornate script (black colored ink). Signed by the artist "S. Thors, 321 Montgomery St., S.F." Size: L-20 X w-17 inches. History of Object: Certificate awarded John F. Hanson, from the Thompson Hose Co., #1, dated Jan 3, 1899, for serving as foreman (and declining re-election) from Jan 4, 1898 to Jan 3, 1899. Acquired from: (son of John F. Hanson) John F. Hanson Jr. Date: 9-7-85