463842 View of the United States Hose house & apparatus, Philadelphia, c.1851 (litho tinted with one stone) by American School, (19th century) (after); 34 x 48 cm; Library Company of Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: Keepsake print containing a rollicking view of members of the volunteer hose company racing their hose carriage around the corner from their firehouse at Tamany (i.e., Buttonwood) Street below York Avenue. Firefighters, most in gear, pull the carriage, run from behind the vehicle, and suit up in the entry to their firehouse. The house contains an iron-work verandah, and a tower from which a volunteer directs the company. Adjacent to the station house at the corner stands "Tamany Hall," an oyster house adorned in signage, including the name of proprietor "Jas. Griffiths" and street signs. The proprietor stands ... ); 穢 Library Company of Philadelphia ; Library Company of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright.