Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This helmet probably belonged to Edward W. Porter, the engineer of the Machigonne 1 Engine Company in Portland.
Porter was the first paid, full-time fireman of the Portland Fire Department and was an experienced machinist.
The Machigonne 1 was Portland’s first steam-powered fire engine. It was built in 1859 by Amoskeag of Manchester, New Hampshire.
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About This Item
- Title: Machigonne director fire helmet, Portland, 1870
- Creator: Amoskeag, Manchester, NH
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Leather, paint
- Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 24.5 cm
- Local Code: A86-403
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Fire chiefs--Maine--Portland
- Fire departments--Maine--Portland
- Fire fighters--Maine--Portland
- Firefighting equipment--Maine--Portland
- Helmets
- Porter, Edward W.--Associated objects
- Safety hats
- Uniforms
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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