Title

American LaFrance Pike Pole

Creation Date

circa 1919 – 1982

Maker's Mark

American LaFrance

Description

A fire hook, possibly a pike pole, that is attached to the right side of the 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck (2001.01.001.1-2) by three (3) red painted metal brackets. The fire hook consists of a long, round wooden pole that is stained and varnished. A horse-shoe shaped, black metal hook is on the top end of the pole and is three (3) inches wide. A square, black painted metal covering is on the bottom end of the pole.