Extent and Medium of Descriptive Unit
1 photo negative : B&W ; silver gelatin dry plate (glass negative).
Scope and Content
The Hose Station was originally located on George Street near University Avenue; relocated to University Avenue near Scholten’s store. Two “steamer” pumpers were purchased approximately 1870s; generally pulled by hand. First real firehouse built in 1911. Another Hose Station near Legion, and later moved to Smythe across from Aberdeen.