![A replica of a 1750s fire cart owned by Colonial...]()
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A replica of a 1750s fire cart owned by Colonial Williamsburg is used to put out a fire deliberately set for the test in the historic district. During the successful exercise, cameras rolled for a CW documentary, focusing on the handmade machine that took three years to build.(1984)
![An 18th century fire pumper is in front, with a...]()
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An 18th century fire pumper is in front, with a replica under construction in back. (1982)
![Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: CW employees Wayne Morgan, left, and Chuck...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: CW employees Wayne Morgan, left, and Chuck Vernon help pump while David Salisbury aims the nozzle. (1983)
![A replica of a 1750s fire cart owned by Colonial...]()
Buddy Norris / Daily Press
A replica of a 1750s fire cart owned by Colonial Williamsburg is used to put out a fire deliberately set for the test in the historic district. During the successful exercise, cameras rolled for a CW documentary, focusing on the handmade machine that took three years to build.(1984)
![Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Jeff Watts and Chris Herion help keep...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Jeff Watts and Chris Herion help keep water flowing to the engine. (1983)
![Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Jason Myers, 10, of Harrisburg, Pa., helps...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Jason Myers, 10, of Harrisburg, Pa., helps with the bucket brigade. (1983)
![Colonial Williamsburg craftsmen put down their tools in exchange for...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg craftsmen put down their tools in exchange for an opportunity to test out the foundation's reconstructed 18th-century fire engine. Built from an original prototype, the fire truck is capable of shooting a stream of water 70 to 80 feet in the air. The trial run was a success and after being painted the fire truck was housed in a shed next to the Powder Magazine and used for demonstrations in the Historic Area. (1982)
![Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Pattern maker George Wilson (left) and foundry...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: Pattern maker George Wilson (left) and foundry expert George Hassel examine parts for the 18th century fire pumper. (1982)
![Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: David Salisbury mans the nozzle as visitors...]()
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Colonial Williamsburg firefighting: David Salisbury mans the nozzle as visitors supply the muscle that powers the 18th century reproduction fire engine built by CW craftsmen. (1983)
Firefighting the colonial way.
