Discover the Remarkable Craftsmanship of Robert F. Prettyman’s Hose-Reel Carriage at Friendship Firehouse Museum

Robert F. Prettyman, a revered carriage maker, rests peacefully within Alexandria’s Presbyterian Cemetery. His legacy endures through the iconic hose-reel carriage crafted for the Friendship Fire Company, where he held a cherished place as a valued member. In 1842, Robert joined his family’s thriving carriage-making enterprise, renowned for its exquisite coaches and carriages, celebrated for … Read more