Santa Cruz Hook and Ladder Company

The Santa Cruz Hook and Ladder Company, a volunteer fire department for the City of Santa Cruz in the 19th century. Men pulled the fire equipment until around 1890, when horses began to be used. After the Great Fire of 1894, Santa Cruz City had a paid Fire Department.

Source of information: Jerry Ochoa
Date: Before 1890
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1880s
Rights: This photograph is courtesy of the Santa Cruz City Firefighters' Union.

Restrictions on Use
Physical Dimensions: Unknown
Identifier: LH-SCCFU-05

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“Santa Cruz Hook and Ladder Company.” Before 1890. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/10085. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.