Have you ever wondered about the mechanics of fighting fires
before the modern days of fire trucks and modern pumping technology? Take a look at this 5/9/1981 article (http://dbase1.lapl.org/webpics/calindex/documents/10/520381.pdf)
from the Highland News Herald that talks about a “water-spewing ‘tower’” that
fought fires in early Los Angeles. The
article includes pictures.
We are a branch of the Los Angeles Public Library located in Highland Park. Keep yourself updated on our doings here...
