Washington, DC - Missing Hoof of Fire Horse #12

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Washington, DC - Missing Hoof of Fire Horse #12

Do you have any information about Washington DC's Firehorse #12? Back in the day when firefighters used horses, this horse lost a hoof on the way to a fire and continued pulling until they made it to the scene. Consequently, the horse had to be put down. The hoof remained displayed at the firehouse for a few years until it was turned over to the Smithsonian. For some reason I found this interesting and was wanting more detailed info about the four legged hero. [Dareen White, 02/23/2002]

[RA: It is likely stored somewhere in the the Smithsonian's inventory of great treasures. The only printed public mention we could find is that it was apparently part of the temporary "Nation's Attic" Exhibit in 1980. Anyone have a photo of the elusive hoof? November 2007: The Hoof is apparently still somewhere at the Smithsonian in Washington DC.]

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