(Dave Chamberlain) wrote in message >...
> 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

Interesting project, should be fun to try and figure out. I am not
familar with the vehicle, but certain things I noticed may help narrow
it down.

The head lights look to be acetylene or carbide gas type, not
electrical. The steering is on the right which means the car/truck
was built before Henry's T had time to influence the industry.
Finally, the girl in the center with the cloth tied around her neck is
wearing an outfit similar to the one my Aunt is wearing in an old
picture. My guess is the photo was taken around 1915, and the vehicle
may be a year or two older.
If I find out anything from my reference material, I will let you
know.
Good luck