Description: 1891 letterhead from the American Fire Engine Company which depicts their manufacturing plants in Seneca Falls, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1900 a number of mergers took place with the resulting company name becoming American LaFrance. The famous LaFrance cross seen in the top right hand corner of the letterhead.
Description: 1876 print depicting the coat of arms from the great state of Maryland. Along the black banner is the state motto of " Fatti maschii parole femine " or " strong deeds, gentle words ". A second motto along the bottom banner " Scuto Bonae Voluntatis Tuae Coronasti Nos " translates to " With favor Wilt Thou Compass Us as a Shield ".
Description: 1930s poster promoting St. Paul, Minnesota. The poster with slogans " Catch the Summer lure of Minnesota, Saint Paul the Gateway " and " The ideal spot of the U.S. for automobile tourists, come to Minnesota's 10,000 lakes ". The poster depicting a speed boat racing on one of the many lakes in the state, sail boats and a club house in the background.
Description: 1933 print promoting Evanston Illinois. The print reads " Live in beautiful Evanston, the suburban host city, while visiting the Century of Progress 1933 '. The print depicts the residents of Evanston enjoying a Summer day relaxing on the shores of Lake Michigan. The Century of Progress was a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934.
Description: 1876 print depicting the coat of arms from the great state of Michigan. The motto ' Tuebor ' in the center of the crest which translates ' I Will Defend '. The motto along the lower banner ' Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice ' which translates " If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you '.
