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Catalog Number 1955.169.136
Object Name Print, Photographic
Description Sepia-toned albumen photo of the Firemen's Memorial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Memorial consists of a round white stone column (probably marble) that is mounted on an ornate carved, 4-sided white stone base. A carved figure of a fireman, who is shown with a downcast gaze, is standing on top of the column. The front of the base shows a raised carving of a fireman's helmet and the lettering, "Firemen." A planted flower bed occupies the area around the monument base. Also, there are two large flower urns on each side of the monument. Several ornamental fire hydrants are visible in the foreground and gravestones can be seen in the area beyond the flower bed.
Date c.1880
Print size 9.375" x 7.375"
Dimension Details Matting is 13.75" x 11"
Collection Fire Department
Search Terms Detroit Fire Department
Elmwood Cemetery
Firemen's Memorial
Memorials
Firefighters
Cemeteries