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.
September 19, 1903 - "That Other Fellow Column" - Paterson News
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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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1935 Firemen's Booster (ball book)
John Reid photo -- Dayspring Collection
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"
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Initial Roster Passaic One
September 19, 1903 - "That Other Fellow Column" - Paterson News
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
Old Gooseneck & old Volunteers on Porch of Exempt Home on Clark St
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Currently 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.
April 3, 1835: Annual meeting
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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.
Playing matches or "Washes"
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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November 13, 1839: Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
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.
1852 (Spring) Company Roster - 51 members
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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.
March 30 1853: At this time, the company procured a new Van Ness engine, piano-box style.
Paterson Intellegencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
This machine was so heavy it was ineffective and sold to Waverly NY at cost.
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.
In this photo of Passaic i, Chief John Bowering is at right. Smith Piano Box Engine & 2-wheeled jumper (at left).
Chief John Bowering is at left. Broadway and Mulberry Street Firehouse. 2-wheeled jumper at right.
Company members at Broadway and Mulberry Street Firehouse. Note stovepipe hats worn by men at front right
Chief John Bowering 1857-58
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Chief Bowering in Center
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April 22, 1856: Firemen elections held in quarters
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
Daniel Miller Assistant Foreman
George Crowton Secretary
John Schornmaker Treasurer
George Smith Trustee
William Staley Trustee
March 16, 1857: Company received $15 donation from John Colt for their work at a fire on March 12
October 6, 1857: Passaic 1 returns to Paterson from Philadelphia
Guardian
October 7, 1857: From the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Courtesy Jim Eifler
October 8, 1857 - The Guardian The return
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 8, 1857
The Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 3, 1858: Falls City Registrar Comments on parade
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 1, 1859: Age issues with boys attached to Passaic 1 jumper
Guardian
June 14, 1860: Passaic 1 visits Newark FD for parade
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 30, 1860: Annual Festival at Continental Hall
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December 1 Guardian
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April 4, 1861: Shield Presentation from Newark Engine No. 1
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 27, 1861: Apparatus off for improvements in pumping cylinders
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 1, 1861:
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 4, 1861: Liberty Engine 1 of Newark, NJ visits Engine 1 of Paterson and gifts them a special presentation shield
Guardian courtesy Jim Eifler
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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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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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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
Close up view (later used by Vigilant Engine Co 6)
October 7, 1861: Company elections - Foreman is Albert Piaget
October 8 Guardian
1862: Passaic Engine Company #1 is Foreman Alfred W. Piaget
January 19, 1862: Death of Passaic 1 member William Kay, a patriotic soldier announced by Company President John Van Blarcom - Civil War related?
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.
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.
January 24, 1865: ~10:00 PM Washington Street Blacksmith shop and barn. Washington Engine 3 and Protection 5 collide Then Neptune 2 and Passaic 1 apparatus collision and fight among firefighters
January 25 Press
May 31, 1865: The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style
July 1 Press
August 8, 1865: Passaic 1 tests apparatus at their Broadway quarters
Press
In December, 1865, Passaic 1 purchased its first steam fire engine, an unfinished single pump Banks steamer in New York. It arrived and was inoperable. But repairs were completed in the engine house and the steamer entered service the following May (1866). The story below published in the Paterson Morning Call in 1937, describes exactly how the Engine came into service.
April 19, 1937
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The steamer 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 Passaic Engine Company 1 to Passaic Steam Fire Engine Company 1.
Standing in the center is Chief Andrew Moser. Scene is along Passaic River near Passaic 1 quarters
Courtesy Jim Eifler
1866: Company Foreman was Seth Garlick
1866: A 20th century newspaper story of Passaic One Stock Certificate
January 18, 1866: Early trial of new steamer
January 19 Press
May 14, 1866: Trial of new Engine 1 Steamer. Formal reception and parade to occur next week
May 15 Press
May 21, 1866: Department parade to celebrate new Steamer
The Press
In the front row, following the band, carrying their magnificent silver trumpets are Chief Dan McClory and Assistant Chiefs (Charles Reed at left and Andrew Moser at right). They are followed by the Mayor and Foreman and Assistant Foreman of Passaic 1. 60 men are pulling the ropes attached to Steamer of Engine 1 (smokestack barely visible way down the street)
October 6, 1867: Death of company member Ferdinand Christian Ackerman (age 33)
October 7 Press
October 8 Press
October 10 Press
September 3, 1867: Neptune Engine 1 of Yonkers NY to visit Passaic 1 - large reception planned
The Press
The Parade on September 4, 1867
September 5 Press
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1868: Company Foreman was Peter Bush; Assistant Thomas Stewart
January 3, 1868: Steamer tested at Baptist Church
January 4 Press
March 21, 1868: Andrew Moser Tribute by Passaic Engine Company 1
Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 27, 1868: Excursion to Providence, RI
August 27 Guardian
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August 31 Guardian
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August 31, 1868: Passaic 1 excursion to Providence RI with a well dressed up, shiny engine. On the return a visit to Yonkers was planned.
August 31 Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 14 Press
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June 1, 1869: Rough and Ready Engine 2 of Pawtucket, RI to visit on June 10 and then on June 23, Assistance Steamer 3 of Philadelphia
Guardian
June 10, 1869: Passaic Engine Company 1 hosts Rough and ready Engine Company 2 of Pawtucket Rhode Island: their steamer below was made by Cole Brothers - Firehouse in rear of photo is the quarters of Passaic Engine Company 1 on Mulberry Street. The article below describes the magnificence of the visit.
Article on June 3, 1869 announcing upcoming the visit
June 11, 1869: Guardian article re the visit of Rough and Ready
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
June 11, 1869: Trial of three steamers with Rough and Ready in town
The Press
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May 4, 1870: Passaic 1 representative (William Dumford) travels to Yonkers Exempt 3 to present a pair of silver trumpets
May 9 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 9, 1870: Architect plans for new firehouse on East Van Houten Street
The Press
September 6, 1870: More details on new Engine 1 firehouse
September 27, 1870: Contract awarded for new firehouse
The Press
December 6, 1870: Old quarters to be auctioned
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
December 14, 1870: Old firehouse sold
Paterson Press
1871: Company Officers: Foreman John Regner; Assistant Peter Bush
May 3, 1871: Plans to move into new firehouse published in Paterson Guardian
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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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. |
Drawing of House with Button Steamer
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May 24, 1871: Wake of Old House and Warming of New
Guardian Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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May 25 Guardian
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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May 24 Press
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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
July 31, 1873: Company excursion with 1500 participants
August 1 Paterson Press
1874: Double pump steam fire engine built by Harrell and Hayes of Paterson. Used until January 1886
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
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February 11, 1874: party after the company monthly meeting
The Press
Helmet of James Doherty -
Dayspring Collection
November 17, 1875: Steamer tries new engine valve
November 18 Press
January 20, 1876: Company has a social at their quarters
The Press
March 3, 1876: Jumper being repaired
Press
August 29, 1876: Excursion of Passaic 1 to Philadelphia - Parade to proceed - article mentions a model the company had of their original steamer
The Press
August 31 Press
September 4, 1876: Passaic 1 leaves on excursion to much fanfare - heading to Philadelphia
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September 7, 1876: Passaic 1 trip to Philadelphia
Courtesy Jim Eifler
October 30, 1876: Neptune Guards of Newark received by Passaic 1. Silver Trumpet presented to Passaic 1
The Press
November 5, 1876: Tragic instance where a civilian (Abram Lutkins) jumped in to help firemen pull (via its rope) Engine 1 steamer as it was responding along Market near Prospect Street. He stumbled, fell and was run over and fatally injured.
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November 6 Press
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November 7 Press
November 9 Press
February 14, 1877: Company elections Andrew Moser president -
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May 25, 1877: Company decides that annual excursion will be via steamboat and barge at Cold Spring Grove on July 31.
July 7, 1877: Fireman falls while puling apparatus to fire but escapes serious injury
July 9 Press
July 24, 1877: Firehouse repairs
Press
June 29, 1877: Passaic 1 shares its Parade Hats with Yonker's Fire Department
Press
August 1, 1877: Passaic Engine 1 keeping hen and rooster
Press
January 8, 1878:
Courtesy jim Eifler
February 8, 1878: New tender under construction at the shop of Ex-Chief Regner
February 8 - The Press
February 9 - Press
February 8, 1878: Company elections - Andrew Moser president
The Press
February 9 Press
February 14 Press
February 13, 1879: Company elections - Andrew Moser President
The Press
July 2, 1879: Engine 1 "Wash"
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 6, 1880: Company alarm card
Guardian
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February 12, 1880: Company elections - Andrew Moser President
The Press
February 19-23, 1880: Excursion to New England - Providence, Boston, Salem
February 24 Press
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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 (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.
1880: Passaic Engine One leaving for muster at Reading, PA
Notice many of the firemen wearing or carrying their parade helmets with metal shields
Parade Shield B Feeney of Passaic One -- James Piatti Collection
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James Piatti Collection
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Passaic 1 Steam Fire Engine Company Shield - They has several members with the initials JM
1880 Parade - Passaic 1
Courtesy Jim Eifler
January 27, 1882: Return of Old Gooseneck Sayre and Force apparatus to Paterson
Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 28, 1882: Return of, Old Gooseneck to Paterson
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Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 11, 1883: Consideration of new helmet for members
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 21, 1883: Biography of Alderman and F/F George Pollitt
Guardian
November 21, 1883: Old Gooseneck, the oldest "machine" in the country to be featured in a NYC parade
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
1884: Sliding Pole installed in Firehouse
Firemen's Affairs column in the Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
February 13, 1884: Fortieth Anniversary of service to Passaic 1 of George Young - elegant badge presented
Guardian
March 7, 1884: Clock presentation from Kittatinny Hose Company of Newton to Passaic Engine 1
From the Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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May 1, 1884: 12:30 AM Box 63 (River and 5th Ave) Horses pulling the apparatus make dramatic improvement in apparatus (Hose jumper and Steamer) response time
Guardian
August 16, 1884: Horse training for the hose tender
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 22, 1884: Over 1000 attend 12th annual picnic of Passaic #1 at Mount Pleasant Grove
Guardian
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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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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January 12, 1886: Button Steamer to be delivered
Morning Call
January 18, 1886: New Button Steamer creates great interest (more so than any previous Paterson Steamer). To have preliminary testing at the Race on Van Houten and Prospect Streets. Formal test will be in few days at Passaic River.
Guardian
January 21, 1886: Second test of Button Steamer - at the suspension bridge above falls - sets new record
January 22 Morning Call
January 23, 1886: New Button Steamer is tested
Press Guardian Account
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Daily Press account
Paterson Daily Press courtesy Jim Eifler
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Button Steam Fire Engine at 112 Van Houten Street
Button Steamer
Button Steamer
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Shield shape badge of Passaic 1 in common use in 1870s & 80s.
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1886 Button Steamer, driver and horses in front of quarters at 112 Van Houten Street
Below is the hose wagon, driver and horses of Passaic 1, circa 1886
August 29, 1886: Company introduces a steaming device to keep water in steamer boiler hot.
Guardian
October 1, 1886: Passaic Engine 1 leadership
Morning Call
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.
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 14 and 15, 1887: Excursion to Easton PA
Courtesy Jim Eifler
Fireman William Holt of Passaic 1 wearing Shield Shaped badge
Passaic 1 For3eman with trumpet, Parade Helmet, and belt with a slide marked 1815 (company origin)
Unidentified members of Passaic 1 below:
Both have parade helmets with metal shields
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
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During the department reorganization in 1890, Passaic Engine Company 1 simply became Engine Company 1.
March 20, 1885: Company Roster
Foreman, (CHARLES P. YOUNG, Assistant Foreman, ISAAC WILSON,
Secretary, JAMES M. HOLT, Treasurer, GEORGE W. POLLITT,
Engineers, (GEORGE CASE, JOHN KNAUS,
Stoker, THOMAS MCLEAN.)
Badge Name Occupation Residence
Number
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.
Foreman, (CHARLES P. YOUNG, Assistant Foreman, ISAAC WILSON,
Secretary, JAMES M. HOLT, Treasurer, GEORGE W. POLLITT,
Engineers, (GEORGE CASE, JOHN KNAUS,
Stoker, THOMAS MCLEAN.)
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
Telegraph courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1887 Parade/Muster Ribbons
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
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.
February 27 Morning Call
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April 18, 1887: Company to obtain new Gleason & Bailey Hose Wagon
August 9, 1888: Presentation gold badge to Chief Stagg
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 10, 1898: Banquet of Passaic Steam Fire Engine 1 at Miller's Dinning Room on Van Houten Street
October 11 Paterson News
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February 20, 1889: Repaired steamer back in quarters
Paterson News courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 12, 1890: Passaic 1 disperses its historic relics
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Morning Call
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March 12, 1890: Upon disbandment Company auction many items
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 26, 1889: Obituary John T. Spear former 1864 incorporating member of Passaic Engine 1 - column 2 discusses the first steamer of Passaic 1.
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March 27 Press Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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April 15, 1890: Final Meeting of Engine 1 to dispose of funds
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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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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October 14, 1902: Reunion of Passaic 1 (first organized 87 years ago)
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October 15 Paterson News
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January 23, 1906: John Pohlman, former member of Passaic 1 dies
October 4, 1908: Annual Banquet (2nd Tuesday of October tradition) at Restaurant Bordeaux
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
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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October 14, 1913: 98th Anniversary of Passaic Engine Company 1
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 29, 1918: Obituary of Peter Doremus, famous Patersonian who was a long time treasurer of Passaic Engine 1
January 2, 1919
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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
