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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 was first quartered in Passaic Engine Company No. l's house at Broadway and Mulberry Street.
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Dayspring Collection
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))
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Paterson Daily Press - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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May 23, 1870:    ~ 8:30 PM  False alarm on Main Street   Hose cart severely damaged in accident
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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 Ave)
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House at corner of Godwin and Auburn Streets
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From the 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine"
"House Warming" events
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August 1 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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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.
November 21, 1870: Company presents their treasurer with a gold badge
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

​1871:
 Foreman James H. Lane; Assistant Foreman: Nathaniel Lane Jr.:  Secretary: Henry S. Drury
Company By-Laws
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Dayspring Collection
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Part of the By-laws book defining the functions of the Foreman and Assistant Foreman
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Carte de Viste of Cataract Hose 2 Foreman -- Dayspring Collection
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Hose Company Badge -- Dayspring Collection

​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.
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
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Shield shaped Hose Company Badge
Presentation Badge of Foreman Henry M Butler
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Drawing of Foreman John Dempsy
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Passaic County Historical Society
Helmet of Foreman of Cataract 2 (Metal Shield)
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Multi-ribbed helmet likely belonging to John Greer - Fireman with trumpet finial
1873: Foreman: William Trussel; Assistant Peter Zeluff
Cataract 2 to the Rescue: Newspaper description of a June 2, 1882 fire.
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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.
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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
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
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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
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 20, 1887: Hose Carriage repainted
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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.
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From the 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine" - Columbian Hose 9 hose reel from NYC
February 15, 1917:  Upcoming Banquet Reunion planned
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Press Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 17, 1917:  Banquet
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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  • THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
    • MEMORIAL SERVICE
  • CHIEF ENGINEERS
    • ASSISTANT CHIEFS
    • DEPUTY CHIEFS
    • BATTALION CHIEFS
    • CHIEF GIGS
  • GREAT 1902 CONFLAGRATION
  • TAKING THE HEAT BOOK
  • 1893 PFD HISTORY BOOK
  • 1940 HISTORICAL REVIEW
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  • NOTABLE FIRES/INCIDENTS
  • EMS
    • EMS ROSTER
  • FIREHOUSE PHOTOS / FACTS
  • COMPANY & FH HISTORY
  • COMMUNICATIONS / FA
    • FIRE BOX LISTS
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  • SPECIAL OPERATIONS
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  • NOTABLE EVENTS INDEX
    • APPARATUS NOTABLES
    • APPTS & PROMOTIONS
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    • FIREMEN STORIES
    • 1960 CHIEF SELECTION
    • GRAND STREET RIOT 1917
    • GROUND ZERO
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  • WALLPAPER
  • DEPARTMENT DOGS
  • TRAINING
  • VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT
    • 1821 - 1854 HISTORY
    • VOLUNTEER HISTORY
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • VOLUNTEER CHIEFS
    • VOLUNTEER PROFILES
    • ANDREW MOSER
    • VOLUNTEER COMPANIES
  • EXEMPT ASSOCIATION
  • EXEMPT HOME & RELICS
  • FMBA / PFA
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