Haverhill Massachusetts Fire Department Engine 2 Horse Drawn Real Photo Postcard

Horse-drawn fire apparatus, such as the steam pumper and separate hose wagon depicted, represented the pinnacle of municipal firefighting technology from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. Stations like this Engine 2 Hose house, with designated bays for each unit, were common in urban centers, relying on powerful draft horses for rapid response to emergencies.