Loomis Collection

Three large photographic prints of Guilford Volunteer Fire personal and their trucks (circa 1925-1938). Donated by Michael Loomis, in 2016. His grandfather (b.1895) is amongst the personal.

4. Guilford Volunteer Fire Department - Right truck from above and team.jpg

2. Guilford Volunteer Fire Department - Three fire trucks and department members in field.

3. Guilford Volunteer Fire Department - Left truck from above photo and team.jpg

“Pop” (Morris H. L. Jacobsen) sitting on wagon over the rear wheel. Came to USA in 1905 at age 17. Started for Telephone Co. on May 29, 1906 in Middletown.

1. Telephone Co Linegang, Middletown, CT 1906.jpg

Telephone Company, linegang (A. Brazos & Sons), Middletown, CT 1906. Picture is from the “Pioneer 2006 Calendar” – the date given should be 1906, not 1902
Clarence (Buster) Loomis – Sitting in middle of the front seat (with white shirt & tie). In later years he was Postmaster in the Guilford PD and also the Boy Scout Leader.