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Clothing Accessories
Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Uniforms ➔ Occupational Belt
Identifier:
133674Description:
This belt is from the Grand Rapids Fire Department. It is made of black and red leather and has the words "G.R. Asst. Chief F.D" on it in white.Date:
circa 1900 – 1970Materials:
LeatherDimensions:
2.25"" h 41"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Old CollectionRelated Entity:
Grand Rapids Fire Department (is related to)The Grand Rapids Fire Department was founded in 1849 after the Wendell residence on Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue burned down with nearly all its contents. Citizens approached the village council and demanded a fire brigade be established. That fall, Alert Fire Company Number 1 was established with twenty-eight members.
Since 1849, the Grand Rapids Fire Department has grown to include eleven stations with 221 members across the city.
