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Catalog Number 2011.053.009
Object Name Print, Photographic
Description Black and white glossy photograph of a Detroit Fire Department ladder truck that is moving along Woodward Avenue in front of the Palms Theatre. The truck has "Detroit Fire Department" lettering shown on the driver's side door along with the number "3", and is probably painted red. The "King Brooks" store can also be seen in the background. The Palms marquee advertises the film Pete Kelly's Blues. Handwritten text on the verso shows "Mutza, M-20" and "Steve Hagy Collection."
Date 1955
Photographer Mutza, Wayne
Print size 5" x 7"
Collection Fire Department
Search Terms Detroit Fire Department
Fire Stations
Firehouses
Ladder Company No. 3
Palms Theater
Palms Theatre
Woodward Avenue