Description
1850 Hand Drawn Hook and Ladder Wagon. This home made ladder wagon was built in the town of Centerville, Wisconsin. The ladders are home made, and closely resemble the ladders made in 16th century Germany. The wagon, pike poles and ladders were made by German craftsmen who populated Centerville, which was entirely German in makeup. The large hand forged hooks were used to pull down burning structures. This wagon was pulled by hand.
This 1850 hand drawn hook and ladder wagon is owned by and on display at the Hall of Flames Fire Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
