Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2016.003.0048Description
This is a photograph of members of the Benicia Fire Department taken on a stage in front of a backdrop. They are in uniform and have three trophies on a box in front and a fire hose and a megaphone on the floor next to them. The back list names of individuals followed by a number. I think this is the number of photo reprints each one wants. The names listed are:
C Marske (1)
F. Wassmann (1)
J Duvall (1)
E Hafford (1)
R Johnson (1)
P Madino (2 one large)
J Diaz (5)
M Harrington (1)
M Raune (1)
Only three men are identified in the photo:
Frank Wassmann is the last man on the right in the back row.
"Yoki" Joseph is the first one on the left in the front row.
Joe Diaz is the third one from the left in the first row.
Frank Wassmann was born in Oregon 01/31/1883. His parents moved to Benicia in 1892. Frank was a successful plumber in Benicia for many years. He married Jennie E. Mellon who was from a local pioneer family.
Joseph Diaz was born 12/24/1882 in California of Manuel R Diaz and Mary A DeGloria. He lived on East "G" st in Benicia and died 04/29/1953.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
