What Is It? It turned out to be the famous "Lil Giant" engine 39, New York's 1st gasoline powered 1911 Waterous Pumper

[Dosmo]

All responses appreciated.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Dosmo (see edit history)

[Bleach]

That was the famous "Lil Giant" engine 39, New York's 1st gasoline powered 1911 Waterous Pumper.

It was the replacement for this horse drawn pumper.

Edited August 26, 2017 by Bleach (see edit history)

[D Yaros]

Chief of Department John Kenlon (light hat in front) with the FDNY's first gas-powered and -propelled pumper, which was assigned to Engine 39 (it was unsuccessful and gone by 1914). Chief Kenlon was the FDNY's longest serving COD (1911-1931). Photo was most likely taken in 1911, when the pumper was first put into service, in front of the quarters of Engine 39/Ladder 16 on East 67th Street in Manhattan. The quarters were once shared with FDNY Headquarters.

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[Spinneyhill]

It looks like there is a stream of water pouring from the radiator overflow underneath. Is it overheating or did s.o. overfill the radiator?

[Curti]

2 minutes ago, Spinneyhill said:

It looks like there is a stream of water pouring from the radiator overflow underneath. Is it overheating or did s.o. overfill the radiator?

That is hard to answer, since everyone that was there has since passed away.  The old truck is just taking a leak.

[TerryB]

1 hour ago, Curti said:

That is hard to answer, since everyone that was there has since passed away.  The old truck is just taking a leak.

Or marking its territory!