Bitzer, G. W., 1872-1944, camera. American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. Paper Print Collection (Library of Congress) DLC Niver (Kemp) Collection (Library of Congress) DLC moving image Actualities (Motion pictures) lcgft Silent films. lcgft Short films. lcgft Nonfiction films. lcgft United States : American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, 1903. eng Shows several pieces of horse-drawn fire vehicles in motion: two hook-and-ladders [Frame: 0114, 0905]; two steam pumpers [0373, 1111]; a rescue wagon [0549]. Children hang onto the back of some of the vehicles [0195, 0970]. Copyright: American Mutoscope & Biograph Co.; 19May1903; H32003. Duration: 0:39 at 15 fps. Original 35 mm. footage from Biograph production log is 37 feet. Viewing print (16 mm) includes beginning titles (about 9 feet) added by Renovare at time of restoration. Biograph production no. 2358. Paper print shelf number (LC 0843) was changed when the paper prints were re-housed. Additional holdings for this title may be available. Contact reference librarian. Viewing print (16 mm.) viewed for credits and footage. Sources used: Niver, K. Early motion pictures, p. 221; Biograph production logs; AFI catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910, p. 730. Camera, G.W. "Billy" Bitzer. Photographed May 11, 1903, near City Hall in New York City. Early motion pictures : the Paper Print Collection in the Library of Congress / by Kemp R. Niver. Library of Congress. 1985. New York (N.Y.). Fire Department. Fire engines--New York (State)--New York. Horse-drawn vehicles--New York (State)--New York. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as digital files. N.Y. Fire Department returning https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mbrsmi/ntscrm.01831452