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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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September 19, 1903 - "That Other Fellow Column" - Paterson News
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)
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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"
Initial Roster Passaic One
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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
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Old Gooseneck & old Volunteers on Porch of Exempt Home on Clark St
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Currently on display at the Paterson Museum
CLICK for complete story of Old Gooseneck
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
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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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It is reported that in 1853 it was (?) sold to Grass Valley California


Playing matches or "Washes"
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November 13, 1839:  Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
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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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1850 M Dripps Map of Paterson

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(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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1855: A Smith piano-box engine built by James Smith of NYC, (John Redi photo below) was purchased and was used by Passaic Engine 1 until May, 1866 (underwent a major renovation in April 1861). The company also had a two wheeled jumper to carry hose.
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circa 1859-1860 - John Reid Photo - courtesy Jim Eifler
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John Reid Photo - courtesy Jim Eifler
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John Reid Photo - courtesy Jim Eifler
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John Reid Photo - courtesy Jim Eifler
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Closeup of Engine lamp and two trumpets
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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 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
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​1857, May: John Bowering, elected Chief Engineer
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March 16, 1857: Company received $15 donation from John Colt for their work at a fire on March 12
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October 6, 1857: Passaic 1 returns to Paterson from Philadelphia
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​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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October 1, 1859: Age issues with boys attached to Passaic 1 jumper
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​June 14, 1860:
Passaic 1 visits Newark FD for parade
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 30, 1860:   Annual Festival at Continental Hall
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December 1 Guardian

April 4, 1861:
Shield Presentation from Newark Engine No. 1
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison

April 5, 1861: Upgrades to apparatus made by Dennison of Newark, NJ
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April 5 Guardian
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​February 27, 1861:
Apparatus off for improvements in pumping cylinders
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April 1, 1861:
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April 4, 1861: Liberty Engine 1 of Newark, NJ visits Engine 1 of Paterson and gifts them a special presentation shield
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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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The Guardian
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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
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Close up view (later used by Vigilant Engine Co 6)
June 1, 1861: Resignation of Foreman John Walden
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Guardian

​October 7, 1861:
Company elections -  Foreman is Albert Piaget
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October 8 Guardian

​November 6, 1861:  John Piaget elected Foreman and John Benson as Assistant
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​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 18 Guardian
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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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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
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January 25 Press

​May 31, 1865: The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style
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July 1 Press
August 8, 1865:  Passaic 1 tests apparatus at their Broadway quarters
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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 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. 
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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.
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Banks Steamer - Standing in the center is Chief Andrew Moser. Scene is along Passaic River near Passaic 1 quarters
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Banks Steamer at quarters - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Banks Steamer
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1866: Company Foreman was Seth Garlick
1866:  A 20th century newspaper story published May 20, 1967 of an old Passaic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 One Stock Certificate - For the full story of the certificate and Passaic 1 CLICK HERE
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Patesron News
January 18, 1866: Early trial of new steamer 
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January 19 Press
May 14, 1866:  Trial of new Engine 1 Steamer.  Formal reception and parade to occur next week
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May 15 Press
May 21, 1866: Department parade to celebrate new Steamer
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The Press
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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)
1867, May; Andrew Moser of Passaic 1 elected Chief Engineer
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Chief Andrew Moser
September 3, 1867: Neptune Engine 1 of Yonkers NY to visit Passaic 1 - large reception planned
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The Press

The Parade on September 4, 1867
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September 5 Press
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​October 6, 1867: 
Death of company member Ferdinand Christian Ackerman (age 33)
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October 7 Press
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October 8 Press
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October 10 Press

​1868:
 Company Foreman was Peter Bush; Assistant Thomas Stewart
January 3, 1868:  Steamer tested at Baptist Church
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January 4 Press
March 21, 1868: Andrew Moser Tribute by Passaic Engine Company 1
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Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 27, 1868: Excursion to Providence, RI
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August 27 Guardian
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August 31 Guardian
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.   
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August 31 Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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August 14 Press
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
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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.
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Article on June 3, 1869 announcing upcoming the visit
June 11, 1869: Guardian article re the visit of Rough and Ready
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June 11, 1869: Trial of three steamers with Rough and Ready in town
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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
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May 9 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
August 9, 1870: Architect plans for new firehouse on East Van Houten Street
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The Press
September 6, 1870:  More details on new Engine 1 firehouse
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September 27, 1870:  Contract awarded for new firehouse
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The Press

​December 6, 1870:
Old quarters to be auctioned
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​December 14, 1870: 
Old firehouse sold
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Paterson Press
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​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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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 acquired in 1886
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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May 24 Press
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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July 23, 1873: 2nd Grand Excursion- to Dudley's Grove up the Hudson River
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July 31, 1873: Company excursion with 1500 participants
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August 1 Paterson Press

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August 1 Guardian

​1874:
Double pump steam fire engine 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
February 11, 1874: party after the company monthly meeting
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The Press
Helmet of James Doherty -
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Dayspring Collection

​August 10, 1875: 4th Annual Excursion of Passaic 1 - to Alpine Grove on the Hudson
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November 17, 1875: Steamer tries new engine valve
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November 18 Press
January 20, 1876:  Company has a social at their quarters
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March 3, 1876: Jumper being repaired
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​August 29, 1876: 
Excursion of Passaic 1 to Philadelphia - Parade to proceed - article mentions a model the company had of their original steamer
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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
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October 30, 1876:  Neptune Guards of Newark received by Passaic 1. Silver Trumpet presented to Passaic 1
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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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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. 
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July 7, 1877: Fireman falls while puling apparatus to fire but escapes serious injury
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July 9 Press
July 24, 1877: Firehouse repairs
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June 29, 1877: Passaic 1 shares its Parade Hats with Yonker's Fire Department
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August 1, 1877:  Passaic Engine 1 keeping hen and rooster
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February 8, 1878:  New tender under construction at the shop of Ex-Chief Regner
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February 8 - The Press
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February 9 - Press

​February 8, 1878: Company elections -  Andrew Moser president
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The Press
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February 9 Press
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February 14 Press
February 13, 1879: Company elections - Andrew Moser President
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April 15, 1879: Death of Edward J Dunn (age 29)
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April 16 Press
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April 17 Press
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April 18 Press
July 2, 1879:  Engine 1 "Wash"
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July 7, 1879: Death of William Dufford
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July 30 and 31, 1879: Company excursion to Columbia Grove
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July 30 Press
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July 31 Press
Date Unknown - Presentation Shield from Washington 1 of Brooklyn to Passaic Engine 1
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​January 6, 1880:
Company alarm card
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February 12, 1880:  Company elections - Andrew Moser President
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February 19-23, 1880: Excursion to New England - Providence, Boston, Salem
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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.
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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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September 10, 1880: Excursion of Passaic 1 to Providence, RI
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September 20, 1880: Report on Providence excursion
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1880 Parade - Passaic 1
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November 25, 1880: Death of James Simpson
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November 26 Press
April 22, 1881: Death of member Andrew Messenger
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April 23 Press

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April 25 Press
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April 25 Press
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April 25 Press
May 11, 1881: Death of former member Harry McGrogan - the, then, oldest living fireman
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Paterson Press
August 24, 1881: Company firehouse to get sewer hookup
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October 11, 1881: Company elections - George King Foreman - Assistant George Pollit
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October 12 Paterson Press
January 27, 1882:  Return of Old Gooseneck Sayre and Force apparatus to Paterson
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Guardian - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
January 28, 1882:  Return of, Old Gooseneck to Paterson
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November 15, 1882: Passaic Engine 1 wins 2nd prize (a framed pen work) from the Firemen's Herald in honor of their By-Laws.
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November 17 Paterson Press
January 27, 1883: Gold and silver badges to be awarded at upcoming February fair displayed in jewelry store
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February 12, 1883: Passaic 1 Presentation Medallion to Henry Schoonmaker - at Passaic Fire Fair
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February 14, 1883: Company officer elections - Andrew Moser President
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February 14 PPaterson Press
February 20, 1883: City sued for damages caused by Engine 1 to Continental Hall
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March 14, 1883: Death of former member Richard Jones
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April 16, 1883: Passaic 1 offers to buy their own horses
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April 19 Paterson Press
August 11, 1883: Consideration of new helmet for members
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 21, 1883:  Biography of Alderman and F/F George Pollitt
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October 10, 1883: Company Elections - Foreman is Chester D. Ely and Assistant Samuel Holt
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​November 12, 1883: A presentation chenille given to Washington 3 by Passaic #2 of Newark NJ. 
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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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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
1884:  Sliding Pole installed in Firehouse
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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
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March 7, 1884: Clock presentation from Kittatinny Hose Company of Newton to Passaic Engine 1
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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
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June 23, 1884: Company to have 11th annual excursion to Mount Pleasant Grove on the Hudson on August 21
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​July 31, 1884: Other companies jealous of Passaic 1 having horses
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August 16, 1884:   Horse training for the hose tender
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August 22, 1884: Over 1000 attend 12th annual picnic of Passaic #1 at Mount Pleasant Grove
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March 7, 1884:  Kittatinny Hose of Newton present an inscribed Italian Marble clock to Passaic Engine 1. 
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​May 22, 1884:
Company committee travels to Newark to purchases horses
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May 23, 1884: New horse team arrives - of the Normandy breed
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June 6, 1884:
Swinging harness set up at firehouse
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June 7 Paterson Press
June 18, 1884: First run for a horse pulled steamer - Horses named George and Andrew - 3:15 AM Station 38 (River and Montgomery Streets) - 33 Straight Street barn
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June 23, 1884: Company excursion to Mount Pleasant Grove on the Hudson announced for August 21.
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July 24, 1884: Horse purchased for the Hose Tender
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​August 18, 1884: Company elections - James W Turton appointed as #1 driver of Hose Cart
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​September 12, 1884: Incident with run-away horses
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October 4, 1884:  One of Engine Co 1's horses has injury
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October 13. 1884: FF injured by jumper as it was leaving quarters
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October 14, 1884: Company elections - Foreman is Charles P. Young and Assistant Isaac Wilson
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​October 21, 1884: Injured horse, "George" returns to duty
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January 15, 1885:  Company purchases a new horse for tender
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​February 11, 1885:
Company officer elections  - Andrew Moser is president
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​February 18, 1885:
New hitches exhibited at Passaic 1
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February 27, 1885:
Company desires to have a new steam fire engine
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April 8, 1885:  Engine 1 has a sprinkling cart
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​May 6, 1885:
Engine 1 with horses makes a rapid response
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​June 17, 1885: Driver William Whittaker gets new fancy uniform
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​July 3, 1885: Horses of Engine 1 runaway with sprinkling cart in tow
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​July 30, 1885:
Company resolution re the death by suicide of member Robert J Pollitt
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September 10, 1885: Company has a pet cat
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September 19, 1885: Board of Directors of Passaic 1 travelled to Waterford NY and after returning to Paterson decide to purchase a new second size Button Steam Fire Engine
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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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​November 4, 1885: Sliding pole installed in quarters
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January 12, 1886: Button Steamer to be delivered
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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. 
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January 21, 1886: Second test of Button Steamer - at the suspension bridge above falls - sets new record
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January 22 Morning Call
January 23, 1886: New Button Steamer is tested
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Button Steam Fire Engine at 112 Van Houten Street
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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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August 29, 1886: Company introduces a steaming device to keep water in steamer boiler hot.
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October 1, 1886:  Passaic Engine 1 leadership
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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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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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Unidentified members of Passaic 1 below:
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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
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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
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.
September 12, 1885: News of how horses are aligned during a response
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​January 6, 1886:
When new Button Steamer arrives, PFD will then be using apparatus from 6 differ steamer manufacturers
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​January 18, 1886: New Button Steamer taken for a run to the Raceway prior to its upcoming formal test
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January 19 Paterson Press

​January 22, 1886:
New Button Steamer tested at Passaic River in Little Falls. 
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January 23 Paterson Press
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​March 16, 1886: Engine 1 old Harrell and Hayes Steamer was acquired by Button Fire Engine Company and then sold to NYC Board of Health
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​August 30, 1886: Engine 1 to get a Silsby model firehouse boiler to keep Steamer water hot. Will also be obtained for other firehouses.
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October 13, 1886: Passaic 1, with new foreman John Murphy, departs on an excursion to Nyack for that city's annual parade
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​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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January 16, 1887: Tender of Engine 1 responding to Station 38 for a Straight Steet fire overturns injuring firemen
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January 17 Paterson Press

​February 1, 1887:
Grand Fair Door Prizes of Engine1 to be opened at Washington Hall and contested for by tickets
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February 25, 1887: Engine 1 endorses Chief Stagg for Chief Engineer
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September 5, 1887: Passaic 1 invites Orangetown Co. 1 of Nyack to visit Paterson during annual parade
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September 12, 1887: Company will leave for Easton, PA on September 14 with steamer and new hose wagon
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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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​September 16, 1887:  Passaic 1 visits Easton PA, with Chief Stagg and Alderman Pollitt. 
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September 20, 1887: Dinner of Passaic Engine 1 for Orangetown Engine Co. 1 of Nyack, NY
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Paterson Press report of the day's activity including parade
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September 20, 1887 - Courtesy Jim Eifler
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September 21, 1887: Further descriptions of visit by Orangetown Co No 1 of Nyack. Newark Exempt association present a silver clock to Passaic 1.
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​October 17, 1887: Company buys another (replacement) horse for its tender.
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​November 8, 1887: Company obtains team of silver-grey horses for hose wagon
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​November 26, 1887:  Engine 1 horses trained
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​December 21, 1887: Engine 1 switches to a heavy team of horses (young bays)
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February 8, 1888: Director elections
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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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June 12, 1888: In appreciated of their treatment in Paterson's Annual FD Parade,  Orangetown Company of Nyack FD visits Passaic 1 and presents a beautiful gold and silver water pitcher
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June 13 Guardian
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August 9, 1888: Presentation gold badge to Chief Stagg
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
1889: Passaic Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 - History booklet (hard cover) with charter, by-laws, officer and membership roster and company history. 
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March 2, 1889:  Fire Department subcommittee consummate the sale of the Company's property to the city
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March 11 Paterson Daily Press
May 17, 1889: Telephone installed in firehouse improves company efficiency
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​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 12, 1889: Responding to a fire at Station 45 at 5:00 PM for a fire at 93 Main Street Engine 1 almost capsizes. One fireman thrown off engine. 
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​February 13, 1889:
Director elections
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February 20, 1889: Repaired steamer back in quarters
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March 4, 1889: Fire Department Committee negotiates with Passaic 1 and then buys the company's property
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​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

​May 10, 1889:  Still alarm for Engine 1 at Norwood & Company at Main & Ellison Streets -  Rubbish fire
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May 9 Paterson Daily Press
October 8, 1889: Company election - John Clark is Foreman and W. Pohlman Assistant
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February 12, 1890:  Passaic 1 disperses its historic relics
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March 12, 1890:  Upon disbandment Company auction many items
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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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​August 1, 1892: Death of member John Doremus
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August 3 Morning Call
October 11, 1893; 78th Anniversary of Passaic 1 
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1894:  79th Anniversary of Company Organization
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​October 3, 1895:  Company Annual Meeting
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October 12, 1897: Annual meeting (the 82nd) and reunion of Passaic Engine 1
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October 13 Paterson Daily Press
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​October 11, 1899: 84th reunion of Passaic Engine Company 1
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​September 29, 1900: Annual reunion of Passaic 1 scheduled for October 9
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October 12 Paterson Daily Press
October 8, 1901: Annual reunion of Passaic Engine Company 1
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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
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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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October 13, 1908: Company organization still persists with 150 members
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October 27, 1909:  94th Annual Meeting of Passaic 1. Officers elected
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​1910 
Obituary of James Radcliffe
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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
December 29, 1918:  Obituary of Peter Doremus, famous Patersonian who was a long time treasurer of Passaic Engine 1
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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
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