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We finally got to see firsthand the Fire Museum at the Larkspur Fire Department in Marin County, California. It is small, no doubt about that, but there is a wealth of treasures from a century gone by packed in there.
The red vest you see is one of the 'uniforms' firemen wore while working at the famous Rose Bowl dances. Many newspaper and magazine articles pertaining to the department as well as original photos are in the poster rack, shown with yellowing of time. These things and more really need to be copied and archived. Although accessible, storage methods of that time weren't safe.
Some of this is already on their own web page, but there are a lot of smaller things the Retired Fire Chief pulled out that are not. Here he shows us one of the membership ledgers from the 1920's with signatures and dues paid.
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There are (magnetic) scrapbooks of more photos and memorabilia in these cabinets. We scanned the things that pertain to our line. There wasn't time enough to do everything.
Below, Frank's great-great grandson shows off with pride an authentic early 20th century fire hat, hard as can be, from the Larkspur Volunteer Fire Department. The very kind our Frank Ambrose wore, when they got them.
Just behind is a large group portrait taken about 1929 where I actually found Stephen Craviotto, wearing his own badge from the Corte Madera Volunteer Fire Department. Steve's stepson, Bud Winkler, followed suit and joined the CMVFD when he was old enough.
Some of the beloved pictures we have that may also be found in this museum... and the actual badges worn by grampa Frank in his day...
The one rounded bowler hat sits on top of Frank's head. This was their fire wagon that they pulled themselves!
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