Cataract Hose Company 2
June 10th, 1869: This company (cataract refers to a waterfall) was organized and went into service December 1st of 1869 with 30 members. The city purchased of Thomas Peto, of Philadelphia, their carriage (shown below). The first foreman was James Lane
Company Motto was "Onwards and Upwards"
The company's Hose Carriage was first quartered in the Hose House on Bridge Street and then at Passaic Engine Company No. l's house at Broadway and Mulberry Street.
Dayspring Collection
August 24, 1869: New Hose Companies - Cataract 2 and Hibernia 3
The Press
December 1, 1869. The following newspaper clips describe the fanfare of the ceremonies welcoming the new hose car - (note typo calling the Hose Company as #3 instead of #2))
Paterson Daily Press - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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December 2, 1869: Note the new carriage for Cataract 2 was held in Hose House on Bridge Street and then at Passaic Engine 1
Paterson Press
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Paterson Press
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January 5, 1870: The lot for new quarters at Godwin and Auburn Streets is staked out. The new hose carriage is stored in quarters of Passaic 1.
The Press
May 23, 1870: ~ 8:30 PM False alarm on Main Street Hose cart severely damaged in accident
May 24 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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July 31, 1870: Cataract Hose 2 took possession of their magnificent new house at the corner of Auburn and Goodwin streets (183 Godwin Street). Note the section of Godwin Street east of Eire RR became 41 Godwin Ave when RR was elevated). That west of the RR remained Godwin Street |
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Company has ~ 28 members: James H Lane, Foreman; Nathaniel Lane, Assistant Foreman; H.S. Drury, Secretary; P.G. Hopper, Treasurer; S.D. Smith, President; John Petttigrew, Vice President.
House at corner of Godwin and Auburn Streets
From the 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine"
August 1, 1870: "House Warming" events
August 1 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 8, 1870 - The Press
August 10 - The Press
August 9 1870: Hose Carriage houses to be occupied
The Press
November 21, 1870: Company presents their treasurer with a gold badge
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 16, 1871: Officer Elections
Guardian
1871: Company bylaws
Dayspring Collection
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Part of the By-laws book defining the functions of the Foreman and Assistant Foreman
Carte de Viste of Cataract Hose 2 Foreman -- Dayspring Collection
Hose Company Badge -- Dayspring Collection
February 10, 1871: Gift (engraved lithograph) to Foreman Jacob Fitzmeir in appreciation of a roll top desk he built.
1872: Foreman: John W. Petigrew, Assistant Foreman: William Trussel, Secretary: Godwin C. Auburn
Cataract Hose Company house and apparatus were burned and destroyed on the night of November 9, 1888. At that time te firehouse was rebuilt and a new Hook and Ladder Company or Truck company (Rapid 3) was organized to replace Cataract 2. The former members of Cataract 2 formed the new Truck company.
The city disbanded all hose companies in 1889 as the paid department was being organized.
The city disbanded all hose companies in 1889 as the paid department was being organized.
Shield Shaped Badge from Cataract 2 (with hose behind the company number). This is badge # 10 which on the roster bellow is listed as belonging to William Fielding
Shield shaped Hose Company Badge
Presentation Badge of Foreman Henry M Butler
Dayspring Collectiion
Drawing of Foreman John Dempsy
Passaic County Historical Society
Helmet of Foreman of Cataract 2 (Metal Shield)
Dayspring Collection
Chief John Mauro collection = Vincent Marchese photo
Dayspring Collection
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Multi-ribbed helmet likely belonging to John Greer - Fireman with trumpet finial
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1873: Foreman: William Trussel; Assistant Peter Zeluff
Cataract 2 to the Rescue: Newspaper description of a June 2, 1882 fire.
December 7, 1875: Election of officers at annual meeting - Foreman is William Martin
The Press
April 19, 1876: Hose carriage repainted
The Press
September 22, 1879: Cataract Hose 2 F/F pranks Passaic's McLean Hose company
Guardian
March 9, 1884: Firefighter Robert Gedney of Cataract 2 died responding to Box 21 at Bridge and River Streets whch sounded on a cold and stormy night for a fire in 2 story house. Fireman Robert Gedney responded from his home - running to the scene. He collapsed on the Arch Street Bridge and died presumably of a heart attack.
March 10, 1884 - Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Paterson Press March 11 - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Paterson Press March 12 - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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March 31 Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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August 16, 1864: Yellow Jacket next hinders firehouse carpenters
Guardian
March 20, 1885: Company Roster & Badge numberss
Foreman, MICHAEL T. HAWLEY, Assistant Foreman, RICHARD ACKER,
Secretary, NATHANIEL. C. QUACKENBUSH, Treasurer, ALBERT BOOTH
Badge Name Occupation Residence
Number
1 John Marshall . . . . . . Baker. . .......... .Cor. Jackson & Clay.
2 Peter Zeluff.. . ... . .. . .. .Tinsmith . ... .. . .. .80 Clinton Street
3 Charles DeGroat..... ... Teamster ......... Cor. Madison & Essex
4 James Paton. .... ...... Printer... .. ........63 Water street.
5 James Conlin.......... Teamster.. .........4 Lane street.
6 Cornelius Van Riper.. . .Printer.... .........12 Tyler street.
7 Charles Moss.... . . . .. ..Laborer. .......... 179 Tyler street.
8 William F. Townsend.. .Moulder.. ........ ..Albion Avenue.
9 John Mallinson. . . .. Painter.. . . . . ..... 127 1/2 North street.
10 William Fielding. ...... Machinist . .. . . 249 Straight street
11 John M.Greer......... Silk Weaver........ 36 Fulton street
l2 A.F. Uber. .. .. .... . . . .Liquor Dealer. . .. .81 Straight street
13 James B. Greer... .. .. ..Carpenter. ........ . 36 Fulton street.
14 John Parkinson. . . .. . ..Brass Finisher. . .. .. 107 Division street.
15 James H. Coyle.. .. . ... . .Dyer. ........... ..19 Washington street.
16 Richard Acker. ..... .Laborer. .......... 18 Watson street.
17 Nathan'l Quackenbush.....Carpenter. ....... .186 Mechanic street.
18 William F. Greer.. ...... Carpenter ........ .......114 Jersey street
19 Peter Post. . .. . ... . . Silk Weaver. .. .. ........32 Percy street.
20 Edward Voogd..........Mason...................................................
21 James H. Fox. . . .. . . . .Blacksmith. ........41 William street.
22 Thomas Hall....... ......Silk Weaver. . .. ..185 Division street
23 Michael T Hawley. ... .Plumber. .......... 109 Division street
24 Robert Dewar. .. . . .. ...Brass Finisher ... 157 Willis street.
25 Phillip Hartley. ....... Carpenter..................1 Arch street.
26 John S. Shaw ...... Carpenter........ . ......22 North Main street.
27 David H. Quackenbush......Carpenter . ........11 East Main street.
28 Lemuel Paulison. ...... Brakeman. ..............123 Rip Van Winkle.
29 SyIvester Van Gieson . . . .Grocer ........ 216 Godwin street.
30 Albert G. Booth. . ....Clerk ..........................221 Godwin street.
31 Charles Neeb. . . .. . . . .. .Watchman.......... 275 River street.
32 John Haycock. ......... Peddler. ....... .44 North West street
33 Nicholas Boogertman . . . Silk Weaver. .... 43 First street.
34 Leonard Brain . . .. . . .. Teamster. ....... .Jefferson & North 4th.
35 Thomas G. Wilson. . .Silk Weaver. ..... 193 Division street .
36 Henry M.Butler...............Clerk ..............Cor. Division street
37 William Close . ... . .. Dyer . ... .. . .. .. 209 Godwin street.
38 Edward Haley... . .Silk Weaver... . .. 109 Division street
39 John Woodward ...... Liquor Dealer.. . .. .61 River street.
40 Albert Mainz. .......... .File Cutter. ....... 34 Madison street.
41 Leonard Wienman . .. .File Cutter... . ..34 Madison street.
42 Nelson Norris. ... ..... Machinist. ....... 64 R.R. avenue.
43 Edward Coleman. . . .. . . .Silk Weaver.........94 Paterson street.
44 Charles Green.. . ... .. ..Clerk.. ...... . .. .. .Summer street.
45 William Trussell........ Mason . . .. .. Madison av. & Palton.
46 Matthew C.. Winans.. . . . .Silk Weaver. .......122 Matlock street.
47 William H. Bacon. . .... Machinist ..........11 Cross street.
48 Tunis Ross.. ............ Painter ............88 Lane street.
49 John J. .Dempsey. . . .. .Printer .......... Lafayette street
50 Garret Walraven.... ... Painter.................................
February 2, 1886: Visit from Roundout, NY FD - Cataract Co presented with silver pitcher and goblets
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 1, 1886: Cataract Hose 2 leadership
Morning Call
September 20, 1887: Hose Carriage repainted
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
1888: Alderman started the reorganization of the Volunteer Department by closing the three hose companies, including Cataract Hose 2. Shortly thereafter the Godwin Avenue firehouse was destroyed by fire.
From the 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine" - Columbian Hose 9 hose reel from NYC
February 15, 1917: Upcoming Banquet Reunion planned
Press Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 17, 1917: Banquet
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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