This lot of rare fire fighting memorabilia gives a glimpse into the world of firefighting in the late 19th century. 1) Souvenir Book of the Trans-Continental Excursion from New York City to San Francisco, California in September of 1887. This book is hardbound in red fabric and has 64 pages plus ads. Dimensions of this item are 7-5/8 x 8-3/4 inches. 2) "The Excursion of the Veteran Firemen's Assn. to S.F." is a 16 x 11 inch woodcut print from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper out of New York City featuring portraits of the officers and departure from the association headquarters. 3) A photograph of the surviving members of the Rincon Hose Co. No. 6. San Francisco Volunteer Fire Department and guests from the New York Fire Department. Slightly water damaged along bottom edge. The photograph is 19-1/2 x 13-1/2 inch housed in a 24 x 18 inch antique frame.Date: Country (if not USA): State: New YorkCity: Provenance: