Tag Archives: Firefighter

The Original Tom Sawyer?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by vanbraman

Last month I read an interesting book about the early days of San Francisco and a firefighter with an interesting name. Black Fire: The True Story of the Original Tom Sawyer–and of the Mysterious Fires That Baptized Gold Rush-Era San … Continue reading →

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Dublin Protectors

Posted on October 23, 2012 by vanbraman

Tonight I am going to share a set of sculptures that are at the Dublin Civic Center in Dublin, California. This sculpture dedicated to firefighters is titled “The Ultimate Sacrifice”. I really like the detail in this sculpture of the … Continue reading →

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