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Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown. Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown
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Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown. Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It includes materials about early firefighting equipment, the organization of a Siberian firefighting team, and the leaders of Siberia's first firefighting service. Private Archive of Sergei Nikolaevich Chashchin
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This photograph showcases the Steam Machine Maliutka of the Irkutsk Fire Association from the year 1908. The image offers a glimpse into the early days of firefighting in eastern Siberia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Maliutka, a horse-drawn steam-powered fire engine, is a remarkable testament to the innovation and resourcefulness of the time. The Irkutsk Fire Association was one of the first organized firefighting services in Siberia, established to combat the frequent fires that threatened the region's towns and villages. The association's members were dedicated individuals who risked their lives to protect their communities. The photograph reveals the Maliutka's impressive steam engine, which was used to pump water from nearby sources to extinguish fires. The machine is accompanied by several horses, harnessed to the vehicle, ready to transport it to the scene of an emergency. The team's uniformed firefighters, dressed in protective clothing and dress, are also featured in the photograph, standing proudly next to their equipment. This image is an essential piece of firefighting history, providing a unique insight into the tools and techniques used by early firefighting teams in Russia. It is a reminder of the important role that firefighters play in protecting communities and the advancements in technology that have shaped the profession over the years. The photograph is part of the private archive of Sergei Nikolaevich Chashchin and is housed in the Library of Congress, Washington D.C. It is a valuable addition to the Library's extensive collection of historical images, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past and the history of firefighting in Russia and beyond.
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