Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2, 1868

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2, 1868

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

S 1999.503.01

Object ID:

1974.045.26.025

Date:

1868

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the engine and firemen o f the Kearsarge Fire Engine Company, No. 2 in Concord, NH, dated 1868. The caption states, "1866 "Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2. "Gov. Hill the first steamer was purchased in 1862 - the first steam fire engine, upon a proposition of the board or engineers and recommendation of the Mayor, the purchase of another steam engine - the 'Kearsarge', was ordered. This engine was named 'Kearsarge Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 2. David L. Neal was the first foreman, and I. N. Farley Engineer. This photograph was made in 1868 in front of the old station No. 4 on Warren street. George Lovejoy was the foreman, A. M. Stickney Engineer and Thomas Murphy the driver. A hose company was connected to this engine, the 'Hydrant and Hose Company of the Northern Railroad shops the company consisted of ten men."

Subjects:

Fire departments , Fire engines , Fire fighters

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Lovejoy, George W. , Stickney, A. M. , Murphy, Thomas

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

6