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Passaic Engine Company 1

The first fire company, Engine Company 1 was organized July 4th, 1815, and was ultimately and appropriately named (Passaic Engine Company No. 1) after the river that flowed by the settlement and furnished the mills and factories with (at that time) unlimited power. Number 1 was the only fire company until February, 1821. ​The first location of which there is any knowledge was a small, one-story frame building on the north side of Van Houten street, east of Prospect street, which they occupied until January, 1843, when the house burned down. 
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The first engine used by the company was a cumbersome affair operated by hand brakes and a roller, underneath the box, upon which the rope was wound. In May, 1822, an engine was purchased from Sayre & Force, of New York. This was a side brake engine which acquired the name "Old Gooseneck" and is shown in the photographs below.
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Gooseneck type, apparatus)
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John Reid photo -- Dayspring Collection
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From 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine" depicting a winter scene with a Gooseneck apparatus
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Gooseneck of Chatham Engine 15 NYC 1820s “Old Wreath of Roses” - From 1939 book "Enjine, Enjine"
Old Gooseneck went out of service 1833-1835 (? exact date) and was sold to Boonton Iron Company but was then  reacquired long after (January 1882) by the Paterson Exempt Fireman's Association  and was stored on the porch of the Exempt home at Ward and Clark Streets. It was restored for exhibition at the 1948 NJ State Exempt Parade which was held in Paterson. Afterwards, it along with the 1863 Jeffer's steam fire engine of Washington Engine Company  3 were located at the 23rd Avenue Firehouse (Engine 13) and after that house closed in 1962  moved to the 198 17th Avenue Firehouse (Engine 10). When 17th Ave quarters closed the antique apparatus relocated to the Madison Avenue Firehouse. Ultimately they moved to the Paterson Museum on Spruce Street
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Old Gooseneck & old Volunteers on Porch of Exempt Home on Clark St
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November 21, 1883:  Old Gooseneck, the oldest "machine" in the country was featured in a NYC parade
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
1938: NJ State Exempt Firemen - Won by Paterson N.J. Exempt Firemen - Oldest Hand Engine in Parade
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Courtesy Vince Zito - Photo by Vincent Marchese
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Courtesy Vince Zito - Photo by Vincent Marchese
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Removal from Exempt Home to new home at 23rd Avenue Firehouse
February 16, 1948: Restoration of Old Gooseneck
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Restoration at Headquarters
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Restoration
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August 31 1973 Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
Restorers in 1948 took incredible liberties by hiring a painter who reproduced the Currier and Ives Lithograph on the apparatus (a painting that was conceived and lithographed 40 years after Old Gooseneck was built).  Also an engine lamp was restored but the glass pieces were from Rescue 1 Hook and Ladder of Passaic, not from a Paterson Company
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Engine Lamp Restoration
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Post-restoration photo
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Inside 23rd Avenue Firehouse
The civic minded folks who made old Gooseneck Restoration possible are seen below in front of the 23rd Street Firehouse (Engine 13). Seated L-R are Battalion Chief Rudolph Peppinghaus, Deputy Chief Hobart Strathearn, Chief James Troy, Harry B Haines (Trustee of Old Gooseneck), Tony Frylink (candidate for president of the state's Exempt Fireman's Assn, Police commissioner Harry Gourley, and William Dalzell. Standing: Captain Joseph Devenport, Clarence Dodd, Charles Egg, Mrs. Lena Egg, William McDonald, James McMullen, Richard Moore and Captain John Crowley. Second row, L-R: Fireman H Kane, Fireman H Bush, Captain E. D'Addario, Fireman Ferdinand Miller, Captain S Simonton (retired), Fireman J Thompson, Randall Sisco, Robert McMullen, Robert Baker and Charles Van Wagner. 
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Outside 23rd Avenue Firehouse - Sitting L-R: DC Rudolph Peppinghaus, DC Hobart Strathearn, Chief James Troy, Harry B Haines
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Souvenir Postcard -- In front of 23rd Avenue FH 1948 Dayspring Collection
Below is presentation certificate given by PFD to the publisher of the Paterson Evening News Harry B Haines (in center wearing ribbon) in 1948. Second from left is Chief Engineer James Troy, 3rd from left is Captain Ed Heitzman and to Haines left is Captain Phil Hartley, Frank Dalton (FMBA president) and far right is Jack Stern (Board Police and Fire Commissioners). 
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At some point after the 1948 Parade the restored 1863 Jeffers Steamer and the 1821 Gooseneck were transferred from the 23rd Avenue firehouse to Engine 10 quarters on 17th Ave and East 26th Street
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Front row L to R-Charles Van Wagner, Howard Robinson, Clarence Dodd, Frank Smith, Mrs Lena Egg, Chief Peppinghaus, Harry B. Haines, Capt. Lawless, Jerrold Oakley, Charles Kessel Back row-Frank Dalton, August Peters, Jerry Dugan, Eugene Mariani, Capt Ed Heitzman, Al Strysko, James Durkin, Harry McAuliffe, Joseph Kesse
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August 10 1973 Paterson News
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Note: The story is partially false. Engine 3 in Pataerson was called Washington 3 long before the steamer arrived in 1863. The appellation had nothing to do with Washington's birthday.
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July 5 1955 Paterson News
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Rainy day parade. Fireman on right is Nate Salmanowitz
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L-R: MIke Ross,Henry Harris, J Shearn, Harold Schoonmaker, Chick Mandara, ?, John Heffran. In front William Comer, Commisioner Edwin Englehardt and ?
May 5 1968: Old Gooseneck wins trophy in Newark parade
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May 8 Paterson News
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Circa 1980 photos of Old Gooseneck at Madison Avenue Firehouse
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AT Madison Avenue FH circa 1980 -- Dayspring photo
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"The Gooseneck" Dayspring Photo
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On display at the Paterson Museum
1833: Old Gooseneck was replaced by a smaller Gooseneck apparatus which proved to be unsatisfactory and was sold 18 months after acquisition for cost. 
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April 3, 1835:    Annual meeting
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​June 1835, the famous "Black Hawk" a goose-neck machine built by James Smith, of New York, was received by the company. It became one of the most famous fire engines in the state as it won many contests! It was used for twenty years. ​
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Playing matches or "Washes"
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November 13, 1839:  Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 1843,  ​After their quarters burned Passaic One was housed in the old house of Engine Co. No. 2 on Market Street, opposite Prospect Street, until late February of 1843, when Passaic 1 relocated to a two-story frame building on the corner of Broadway and Mulberry Street. This house sheltered them until the spring of 1853.
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1852 (Spring) Company Roster - 51 members
George Young - Foreman
​James Lawrence - Assistant Foreman
​Andrew Moser - Treasurer
​Cornelius Ackerson - Treasurer
Henry McGrogan
James Ling
​Washington Hallstead
George Voorhies
​Robert Cunningham
Adam Bell
David Almond
David Stoddard
James Marshall
​Benjamin Beaumont
Job. W. Lees
James Close
Samuel Todd
Thomas McGrogan
​John McKeeherm
Samuel Mott
Peter Dobbs
E. Hodges
John Moser
Peter Kipp
William Wyley
​William H. Waterbury​
James Basley
William Sykes
Daniel Miller
​Thompson Titus

Cornelius Speer
John Tallman
​John Wahlen
​Richard Pollard
Robert Bell
​John Van Riper
​Harvey Shewman
​James Pollard

John Leo
William Watson
Thomas Pollard
David Zeluff
Peter Bowman
Samuel Whitney
​Joseph Morris
​Wilson Dougherty
David Kennedy
John Henretta
​Ogden Gilmore
Horace Kipp
​William McCam
March, 1853: The company took possession of a two-story brick building adjoining their old quarters on Broadway (between Prospect and Mulberry Streets). The remained stationed there until 1871. 

March 30 1853:  At this time, the company procured a new Van Ness engine, piano-box style. 
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Paterson Intellegencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
This machine was so heavy it was ineffective and sold to Waverly NY at cost.
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
1855: A Smith piano-box engine (pictured below) was purchased and was used until May, 1866 . Note also the company had a two wheeled jumper to carry hose.
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In this photo of Passaic i, Chief John Bowering is at right. Smith Piano Box Engine & 2-wheeled jumper (at left).
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Chief John Bowering is at left. Broadway and Mulberry Street Firehouse. 2-wheeled jumper at right.
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Company members at Broadway and Mulberry Street Firehouse. Note stovepipe hats worn by men at front right
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Chief John Bowering 1857-58
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Chief Bowering in Center
April 22, 1856: Firemen elections held in quarters
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April 26 Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
 ​1857 City Directory:
Andrew Moser Foreman
Daniel Miller Assistant Foreman
​George Crowton Secretary
​John Schornmaker Treasurer
​George Smith Trustee
​William Staley Trustee
October 7, 1857: From the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
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October 8, 1857 - The Guardian    The return 
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October 8, 1857
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The Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison

​November 3, 1858: Falls City Registrar   Comments on parade
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June 14, 1860: Passaic 1 visits Newark FD for parade
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 7, 1860: Passaic 1 Annual Anniversary
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1861: Shield Presentation from Newark Engine No. 1
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February 27, 1861: Apparatus off for improvements in pumping cylinders
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 1, 1861:
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April 5, 1861: Changes (repairs) made to the apparatus
Apparatus repaired  - installation of platform springs by Smith of New York and Dennison of Newark, NJ. Also installed was a neat tongue with improved reel to wind up the drag rope, levers polished and lengthened out (so as to improve working the brakes).Upon return was met by > 50 firemen in full dress and the Paterson Band. Despite snow and winds, trials of streams were performed (180' achieved).  A collation at the engine house followed.
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The pump cylinders were improved allowing more water discharge. Wheels were painted white with gold striping. Inlaid ornaments were added to the side of the apparatus as were 2 beautiful paintings  representing the Passaic Falls on one side and the Valley of the Rocks (rapids and mountains) on the other. A splendid signal lamp was mounted on springs (preventing breakage). A beautiful hose reel of highly finished brass was added. See photos below -
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Note white wheels, engine signal lamp, brass hose reel and painting on side panel
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Close up view (later used by Vigilant Engine Co 6)
1862: Passaic Engine Company #1 is Foreman Alfred W. Piaget   
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January 19, 1862: Death of Passaic 1 member William Kay, a patriotic soldier announced by Company President John Van Blarcom -  Civil War related?
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January 20 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

​March 16, 1864:
Although the company had been around since 1815, it finally applied for a charter and became officially known as Passaic Engine Company 1.
Foreman Alfred Piaget;  Assistant Foreman John Benson Jr; Secretary John Schoonmaker. ​

​Below is a B&W photo of what must have been an incredible colorful item listing the Active Roll of Passaic Engine Company No. 1 when Alfred Piaget was foreman. Several historic PFD names are noted including Andrew Moser and John Reid.
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1865: The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style
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In December, 1865, Passaic 1 purchased its first steam fire engine, an unfinished single pump Banks steamer in New York. It was completed in the engine house and went in service the following May (1866). It is shown below in a lot by the Passaic River and in front of quarters. Note the steamer is hand pulled. Left-right: James Radcliffe, Alfred Piaget and George Young (working committee), Chief Andrew Moser, John van Barcom, Harry Ridgeway and William Duford (finance committee). The name of the company was changed to Passaic Steam Fire Engine Company 1.
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Standing in the center is Chief Andrew Moser. Scene is along Passaic River near Passaic 1 quarters
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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1866: Foreman Seth Garlick
1866:  Later day newspaper story of Passaic One Stock Certificate
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1868: Foreman Peter Bush; Assistant Thomas Stewart
March 21, 1868: Andrew Moser Tribute by Passaic Engine Company 1
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August 31, 1868: Passaic 1 leaves to visit Providence RI with a well dressed up, shiny engine. On the return a visit to Yonkers was planned.   
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June 10, 1869:  Passaic Engine Company 1 hosts Rough and ready Engine Company 2 of Pawtucket Rhode Island -   Firehouse in rear of photo is the quarters of Passaic Engine Company 1 on Mulberry Street. The article below describes the magnificense of the visit.
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Article on June 3, 1869 announcing upcoming the visit
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June 10th visit
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June 10th visit
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June 10th visit
June 11, 1869: Guardian article re the visit of Rough and Ready
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May 4, 1870: Passaic 1 representative (William Dumford) travels to Yonkers Exempt 3 to present a pair of silver trumpets
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May 9 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 6, 1870: Old quarters to be auctioned
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1871: Foreman John Regner; Assistant Peter Bush
May 3, 1871: Plans to move into new firehouse published in Paterson Guardian
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May 3, 1871: History Review of Passaic Engine No. 1   --  Paterson Guardian
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​May 24, 1871 (Monday): the company moved to the commodious quarters at No. 112 Van Houten Street between Washington and Church Streets (which should not be confused with the 1912 Central Fire Headquarters at 115 Van Houten Street).  It was a two story brick building with an iron front and a basement. A third class, double pump engine was acquired from Harrell & Hayes, of Paterson, at a cost of $5,000.  Their hose cart was four wheel, carrying 450 feet of fabric hose. The steamer, drawn by horses did good service until January, 1886, when they bought a Button steamer, shown below.

Passaic 1 was the first Paterson company to introduce horses in the department in 1884; followed by the sliding pole, in 1885, and the steam heater in 1886. 

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Drawing of House with Button Steamer
May 24, 1871: Wake of Old House and Warming of New
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Guardian Courtesy Jim Eifler
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May 25 Guardian
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1874: Double pump steam fire engnie built by Harrell and Hayes of Paterson. Used until January 1886
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Hard Cover -- Dayspring Collection
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Inside cover page
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1874 Harrell& Hayes Steamer at 112 Van Houten Street
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Foreman's shield (James Radcliffe) with painting of the Harrell & Hayes Steamer at 112 Van Houten St
1872: Foreman Peter Bush; Assistant Thomas Stewart
1873: Roster was: Foreman John M. Mickel; Assistant Michael Kearney; President Andrew Moser; Vice President James Radcliffe; Secretary G.W. Hamilton 
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Helmet of James Doherty -
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Dayspring Collection
September 7, 1876:  Passaic 1 trip to Philadelphia
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January 8, 1878:
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July 2, 1879:  Engine 1 "Wash"
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January 6, 1880: Company alarm card
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1880 Excursion to New England
​At the Exempt Firemen's Association home at Smith and Clark Street in the Parlor facing the door and covering the space over the mantel is a beautifully engrossed resolution by J.W. Russell executed at an expense of $100 for Passaic Engine Company No. 1 after their return from New England in 1880 (shown below). The border work represents columns supporting the coat of arms of Paterson, Salem, Providence and Boston. Entwined around the columns are scrolls containing the names of members and guests who participated in that excursion: firematic emblems are skillfully woven in the work, the capital letter of the word Passaic taking the form of a parade trumpet and a looped cord. Views of the engine and house of the company, and a picture of the Passaic Falls complete the work.
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1880: Passaic Engine One leaving for muster at Reading, PA
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Notice many of the firemen wearing or carrying their parade helmets with metal shields
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Parade Shield B Feeney of Passaic One -- James Piatti Collection
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James Piatti Collection
Passaic 1 Steam Fire Engine Company Shield -  They has several members with the initials JM
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1880 Parade - Passaic 1
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January 27, 1882:  Return of Old Gooseneck Sayre and Force apparatus to Paterson
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January 28, 1882:  Return of, Old Gooseneck to Paterson
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August 11, 1883: Consideration of new helmet for members
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November 21, 1883:  Old Gooseneck, the oldest "machine" in the country to be featured in a NYC parade
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1884:  Sliding Pole installed in Firehouse
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Firemen's Affairs column in the Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
March 7, 1884: Clock presentation from Kittatinny Hose Company of Newton to Passaic Engine 1
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From the Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 1, 1885: First class double pump Button Steamer purchased. It was the last of the engines built by Button and Blake Company. 
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January 23, 1886: New Button Steamer is tested
Press Guardian Account
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Daily Press account
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Paterson Daily Press courtesy Jim Eifler
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Button Steam Fire Engine at 112 Van Houten Street
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Button Steamer
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Button Steamer
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Shield shape badge of Passaic 1 in common use in 1870s & 80s.
1886 Button Steamer, driver and horses in front of quarters at 112 Van Houten Street
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Below is the hose wagon, driver and horses of Passaic 1, circa 1886
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October 13, 1886: A beautiful clock was presented to Orange-town Engine Company #1 by Passaic Engine Company #1. Research revealed it was presented to, and the Fire Company which now (2018) has the clock front and center in it's museum display at the firehouse along withother Nyack memorabilia.
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 14 and 15, 1887: Excursion to Easton PA
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Fireman William Holt of Passaic 1 wearing Shield Shaped badge
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Passaic 1 For3eman with trumpet, Parade Helmet, and belt with a slide marked 1815 (company origin)
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Unidentified members of Passaic 1 below:
Both have parade helmets with metal shields
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Foreman Michael Kearney at right
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Foreman Michael Kearney of Passaic 1
During the department reorganization in 1890, Passaic Engine Company 1 simply became Engine Company 1.
March 20, 1885: Company Roster
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Foreman, (CHARLES P. YOUNG, Assistant Foreman, ISAAC WILSON,
Secretary, JAMES M. HOLT, Treasurer, GEORGE W. POLLITT,
Engineers, (GEORGE CASE, JOHN KNAUS,
Stoker, THOMAS MCLEAN.)
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Badge             Name                Occupation                   Residence
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1               Andrew Moser. ......... Confectioner. . . .. ..214 Main street
2               George Young. ......... .Tinsmith. ........... .105 Straight street.
3               Alfred W. Piaget. ...... .Carpenter. .........2 Church street.
4               James Radcliffe.. ...... .Blacksmith. ........21 Mulberry street
5               Peter Doremus........ Grocer. ............81 Bridge street
6               John. Reid.............. Photographer .......9 Bank street
7               John Pohlman. ........ .Moulder. ........ ...20 West street
8               John E. Regner. ....... .Blacksmith.. . . . . ..46 Division street
9               John Mewhinney. ...... .Machinist.. ................................
10             Timothy Delhagen.. . . . ..Paper Maker. . . . .. .89 Sherman avenue.
11             James S. Hopper. ...... Shoe Dealer .......77 Auburn street
12             William H. Brown.......Boiler Maker. .. . .. .81 Cross street
13             George M. Case...... ...Blacksmith ........30 Fair street
14             Samuel Demarest ..... ..Carpenter. .........90 Paterson street.
15             Samuel Holt. ........... Carpenter ....... . 138 Water street
16             Thomas Stewart. ...... ..Ironer. . .... . ... ..18 Ward street
17             Peter Bush. ........... ..Railroader ........ ..231 Division street
18             John Mickle............ Janitor.. ........... City Hall
19             John Stagg. ........... ..Printer. .. .. . .. . . ...189 Slater street
20             Jacob H. Berdan ...... .Machinist. ...... .29 Division street
21             Michael Carney. ........Machinist....... .. 226 Maple street
22             Joseph H. Chamberlain. . " .........52 Hamburgh avenue,
23             Alex. Irwin.. ......... " ..........149 Mill street
24             Augustus A. Graul. . .. .. Blacksmith ........98 Godwin street.
25             Charles Hausser. ...... ..Baker. .............
26             Garret Terhune. . . . . : . .Carpenter. ..........21 McCurdy street
27             William Mills, Jr....... " ...........34 Godwin street.
28             James Hennessey. ... .. .Ironer ......... ....53 Division street
29             David Maney. ........ .Machinist. ........ .413 Totowa avenue.
30             George W. Pollitt----- Grocer.--......... Fair & Washington Sts.
31             Louis Hauser. .. ..... ...Confectioner. . .. ..308 Main street.
32             Bernard J. Feeney.. ... .Tobacconist. . . . . . .366 Main St.
33             James F. Murphy. ..... .Silk Worker. .......114 East Holsman st.
34             James H. Moser ... .. ..Confectioner ..... .214 Main street.
35             James W. Turton...... ..Pattern Maker. . . ... Cliff street.
3G            Robert Downie. ........ . Stone Cutter. .......13 Governor street.
37             George L. King. .. .... .Foreman ...........55 Paterson street.
38            Joseph Meisterman. .... .Manufacturer. .. . . ..28 Paterson street.
39            Chester D. Ely.......... Tobacconist.... . . .19 McCurdy street.
40            Samuel Miller. ........ ..Machinist. ....... ...54 Hamburgh avenue.
41            Leonard Chryseman. .. . .Blacksmith. ........12 Southard street.
42            J. E. Vescelius......... .Clerk... ........ ....87 Bridge street.
43            Isaac Wilson. .......... .Moulder. ...........22 Van Houten street.
44           Thomas W. Doremus . . . Grocer.. ............51 Fair street.
45            Charles P. Young. .. .. ...Plumber ......... ..105 Straight street.
46            Henry Schoonmaker. .. ..Clerk ..............53 Paterson street.
47            John T. Pollitt. ........ .Grocer. .. .........45 Washington street.
48            William H. Whittaker. . .Painter. ...........11 Bank street.
49            Kinsey Armstrong. .. .. ..Cotton Spinner. . . ..13 Clinton street.
50            Thomas Armstrong. .... Cotton Spinner . ....14 Fair street.
51            George L. Young. . . .. . . Plumber. ........ ..105 Straight street.
52            Thomas McLean. ...... .Painter. ........ . .50 Fair street.
53            Charles Schocklin.......Policeman.... .. .95 Prospect street.
54            Robert J. Pollitt. ...... .Clerk. ..............45 Washington street.
55            James M. Holt. .... ... Printer. ........ ...41 Washington street.
56            John Knans. ...... .... .Machinist. ........23 Sheridan avenue.
57            C. F. O'Neil. ......... ...Machinist. . .......29 Godwin street.
58            John H. Pohiman. .. .. .Moulder. ...........20 West street.
59            Andrew Knaus.. ....... .Dyer. ...... ...... ..56 Hamburgh avenue.
60            James E. Taylor. ...... ..Moulder. ........ ...225 Main street.
61            Ernest S. Fields. .. ... .. Machinist. ....... ...127 Ward street.
62            William J. Post. ....... .Lineman. .... ....9 Bridge street.
63            John Clark............ .Clerk. ..............3 Van Houten street.
64            John H. Taylor. ....... .Moulder. ..........18 West street.
65            John Chadwick.......... Moulder ............Main street.
66            William B. Pohlman. . .. .Iron Worker. .......20 West street.
67            James E. Radcliffe. ... .Blacksmith. ....21 Mulberry street.
January 4, 1887: Visit and presentation of Passaic 1 to Orangeburg  Engine 1 of Nyack ​
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1887 Parade/Muster Ribbons 
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Dayspring Collection
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September 14, 1887: Passaic Engine 1 (apparatus and hose cart) with 110 men visited Easton, PA. and marched in the parade before 10,000 people
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 25, 1888: Contingent from PFD visit Easton PA and present gifts (photos of Passaic 1 Steamer). Chief Engineer Smith of Easton was presented with a gold badge by Alderman Pollitt. 
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February 27 Morning Call
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August 9, 1888: Presentation gold badge to Chief Stagg
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 10, 1898: Banquet of Passaic Steam Fire Engine 1 at Miller's Dinning Room on Van Houten Street
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October 11 Paterson News
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February 20, 1889: Repaired steamer back in quarters
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Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 12, 1890:  Upon disbandment Company auction many items
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 15, 1890:  Final Meeting of Engine 1 to dispose of funds
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October 13, 1891: Reunion of members of Paterson's Passaic Engine Company 1.
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Quarters of Passaic 1 at 112 Van Houten Street
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Ex-Chiefs John Regner (top) and Andrew Moser (bottom)
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Police Chief Fred Graul
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Chester Ely (Ex-revenue collector)
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October 11, 1893; 78th Anniversary of Passaic 1 
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1894:  79th Anniversary of Company Organization
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January 23, 1906:  John Pohlman, former member of Passaic 1  dies
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October 4, 1908: Annual Banquet   (2nd Tuesday of October tradition) at Restaurant Bordeaux
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October 13 Morning Call courtesy Jim Eifler
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1910 Obituary of James Radcliffe
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 14, 1913:   98th Anniversary of Passaic Engine Company 1
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October 15 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 24, 1914: Death of former member and city pioneer James Simonton - relative of famed Captains Sam and Charles Simonton of the paid PFD
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August 25 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 25, 1925: History of Passaic 1 at the 112 Van Houten Street Firehouse 
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1944: Advertisement of a blacksmithing company in FMBA Ball Book describing two members (Father/Son) of Passaic Engine Company 1
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