Dave --- I just ran across your question about the car in the photo.
Can you tell me in what state the photo was taken? It is an early car
from around 1906 to 1909. The plate looks like it might be from
Massachusetts. Early cars were often purchased from local manufactures.
This may help in the ID of your photo. Major companies such as Ford or
Buick whould ship father afield but regional manufactuer should be
condidered.

Right now, I am leanding toward a 1906 Buick.

Please contact me a >--- George King






Dave Chamberlain wrote:

>I'm doing some scanning work at my local Historical Society and came
>across the following un-dated picture. I'm posting a link, not including
>it in the post :-)
> http://www.mv.com/users/davec/car.jpg
>
>The picture is taken outside the firestation on the grounds of the
>firestation. There isn't much to be seen of the car itself and I'm
>trying to contact the right people at the DMV or state historical
>to help me track down the license plate.
>
>The vehicle is thought to be the first gas powered fire truck in town,
>but we can't be sure. I'm hoping someone may recognize something on the
>vehicle to help us track down what it is, or even what year!
>
>The logo on the grille, when enlarged, appears to be in cursive, going
>up from left to right. It looks like it starts with a "B" and ends with
>either a "k" (Buick perhaps?) or a "t". I do not see a bell in the
>photo though.
>
>Please post or email me with any questions, suggestions or for a link
>to a bigger photo if needed.
>
>Thanks
>