Grand Rapids (Mich.). Fire Department
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Imhoff negatives
Collection
Identifier: Collection 399
Abstract
The Robert Imhoff negatives collection includes over 1400 negatives and prints related to the Grand Rapids Fire Department from about 1950-1980. Included are images of fire stations, fire engines, firemen and Grand Rapids Fire Department staff, fire prevention weeks, and fires at local homes and businesses.
Dates:
1950-1980
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Robert Imhoff negatives
Robert Veit Fire Department photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 134
Abstract
Robert Veit (1920-1987) served the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Fire Department for forty years, beginning in 1944. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1948, Captain in 1949, District Chief in 1952, Deputy Chief in 1961 and Chief in 1967. He retired in 1984. This collection consists of photographs, 1927-1983, depicting fires and other disasters (such as tornadoes), which required the aid of the Grand Rapids Fire Department. Also included are images of fire department equipment, personnel and...
Dates:
1927-1983