Three veterans of the Spanish-American War from St. Peter and local businessmen pose informally. In the front row, from left to right, they are: Frank Magner, Oliver Quane, and Charlie Key. St. Peter Herald owner Henry Essler is the man in the middle of the back row.
Image of a burning storefront man is standing on a ladder with an axe. Note the hose running in between the onlookers. Horse drawn fire wagon parked in front of businesses. The Fire Brigade was established in 1898 and utilized water from the municipal water tower at the intersection of 4th Street and 5th Avenue.