拍品專文
The presentation inscription reads:
Presented by the members of
Alert Engine Co. No. 1 of Fort Wayne, Ind.
to their Re Elected Foreman
L. T. Bourie
as a token of Honor & Esteem
Augt. 10th 1857
After previously holding various other official positions in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Louis T. Bourie (1828-1903) was selected as the first fire chief of the city's newly organized fire department, serving from 1856-1858, and again from 1862-1864.
Presented by the members of
Alert Engine Co. No. 1 of Fort Wayne, Ind.
to their Re Elected Foreman
L. T. Bourie
as a token of Honor & Esteem
Augt. 10th 1857
After previously holding various other official positions in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Louis T. Bourie (1828-1903) was selected as the first fire chief of the city's newly organized fire department, serving from 1856-1858, and again from 1862-1864.