Photograph

Gulfport History Museum

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Name/Title

Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2026.9.51

Description

A color photograph of the fleet of firetrucks of the Gulfport Volunteer Fire Department on the day of the dedication of the L.T. McCarthy Fire Administration Building.

Photograph Details

Subject

Bicentennial Celebration, U.S., 1976

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Collection

Bicentennial Time Capsule

Acquisition

Accession

2026.9

Source or Donor

City of Gulfport

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Studio

Wilshar Studio

Date made

September 6, 1976

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Entire Fleet of Fire Trucks Labor Day - Sept. 6,1976 Dedication Day for the Lawrence T. McCarthy Fire administration Building Left to Right: 1925 american LaFrance, 750GPM Pumper ; 1962 Ford, 2.5 KW Generator Truck ; 1962 Dodge, 250 GPM Pumper ; 1955 Ford, 500 GPM Pumper ; 1975 Maxim, 1500 GPM Pumper, 1969 [Ward] La France, 1250 GPM Pumper, 1975 GMC, Equipment Van

Material/Technique

Pen

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

5 in

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Update Date

July 21, 2026