1860s Button Handpumper
1860 Hand Pumper
1860 Hand Pumper
Hand Pumped ยท Hand Pulled
An example of fire apparatus that was used prior to the advent of horse-drawn steamers, this beautifully restored hand-drawn pumper required several powerful men to pull it to the scene of the fire, and then needed 24 or more people to operate the seesaw-type pump levers. The continuous pump action is strenuous and a long-term operation would require relays of people to provide relief and keep the water streams steady.
An example of fire apparatus that was used prior to the advent of horse-drawn steamers, this beautifully restored hand-drawn pumper required several powerful men to pull it to the scene of the fire, and then needed 24 or more people to operate the seesaw-type pump levers. The continuous pump action is strenuous and a long-term operation would require relays of people to provide relief and keep the water streams steady.
This vehicle was featured in the 2001 Tournament of Roses Parade.
She is dressed for the occasion in this photo on New Year's Eve of the year 2000. Read more on our PAST EVENTS - Tournament of Roses page.
