Box 2
Container
Contains 59 Results:
143-B Has the “Couple Gear” logo written on a side piece, instead of the radiator. Appears to be a dump truck with a chain hinged door at the side for unloading? Prescott Motor Car Co., Agts., 1728 Walnut St., St. Louis, Kansas City, Mo.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
143-D Appears to be the same dump truck as above, this time with the bed raised to the dumping position. The empty interior appears to show the side doors on either side, but the back is open to dump the load. Prescott Motor Car Co., Agts., 1728 Walnut St., St. Louis, Kansas City, Mo.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
153 Pynchon St. Fire Station, with a long ladder truck standing in front with firemen atop and standing along side.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
158 F.D.N.Y. Engine 31 / Battalion 21. Couple Gear first truck loaded with firemen posed at the entrance of a firehouse.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
159 Another view of the same firehouse, truck and crew, showing a corner view of the city street, and a corner fire plug?
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
165 Two vehicles and crew posed on a city street. The rear vehicle has a sort of house structure with a front pulley, labeled C.J. Cook co. A two story house behind is flanked by larger buildings on either side.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
167 Curtis Blaisdell Co. Auto 7. Dump truck type standing on a brick street with a high stone wall behind.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
168 Flat bed with side lock box. Nos. 168 and 158 have ID notes on verso.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
169 No Couple Gear ID. Large spoked wheels at the back, with upright posts around the bed to hold the side pieces, perhaps.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900
173 Long fire vehicle posed in front of a brick building with a man looking out a window on the second level.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection is the only known representation of the cyanotype photographic process currently located in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections Archives. It is suggested by the manner of collection that the items came from more than one source. The description in bold below are those words given on the items. Additional descriptions have been given in order to provide more search access, and to provide a mental description of the image to remote users of the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1900