1919 LaFrance Ladder Truck – Superior, WI - Fire Fighting Vehicles on Waymarking.com

This 1919 LaFrance ladder truck, originally from Ely, MN, is on display at the Firehouse Museum in Superior. A sign tells more about the engine and its history:

This LaFrance ladder truck came from Ely, Minnesota. This style and brand of truck were commonly used throughout the country. The American LaFrance Company advertised being a “full service company”. One ad read: “If Dalmatian puppies were on the order, we’d probably get them for you.” Dalmatians make good fire dogs because they are protective of the horses not because of their ability to sniff out a fire as commonly believed.

This LaFrance has a chain drive system much like a bike. Some of the most important components, like the chains, are doubled so there is a back-up if one component fails. It has a dual ignition system with a back-up crank start and two sets of headlights. It is still equipped with all its original tools and ladders. The Ely Fire Department in northern Minnesota used this LaFrance until the 1950’s.

The museum is open in the summer months 10 am to 5 pm. and there is no admission fee.

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