Weehawken Fire Department Engine 1

Weehawken Fire Department Engine 1

WHC88332

Black and white photograph, circa 1927 of an early pumper from the Baldwin Hose Co., parked in from of St. Lawrence Church (at left). In 1912, the first modern motor-driven engine was purchased for the Clifton Hose Company firehouse on Park Avenue. It was the responsibility of the first 3 full-time paid members. The 2nd motorized engine was installed at the Baldwin Hose Company in 1919 and by year's end, the department was completely equipped with motor-driven apparatus. In 1924, the first aerial truck was purchased.

1927

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WHC88332

Weehawken, NJ [40.7663711,-74.02537149999999]