Washington Engine Company 3
This company was organized and placed in service April 20th, 1828, in a two-story brick and stone building on the west side of Washington street (hence the company name), below Fair street. Their first engine was a goose-neck engine built by Ephraim Force, of New York.
February 2, 1830: Company defends an accusation
Courtesy Dennis Martin
In 1836 the engine was removed to a frame building on Ellison Street (John St), south side, near Prospect Street.
1837: Officers and members:
1837: Officers and members:
John S Noble Foreman
F.W. McEwan Assistant Foreman
Israel Munson Secretary
Sherman Broadwell Treasurer
John V. Olsen Steward
F.W. McEwan Assistant Foreman
Israel Munson Secretary
Sherman Broadwell Treasurer
John V. Olsen Steward
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Joseph C. Banigan
Daniel Noble John D. Hogan John Van Horn Issac Dulhagen Henry Bell Thomas Watson Hugh Banigan Cornelius Van Houten Henry Young Jarvis Dobbs Peter E. Mercelis Joseph D. Coe |
Aaron King
William Suttle John Hughes Thomas Entwissel Stephen McMullen Thomas Beggs William Devoe Tunis B. Haight F. A. Gallagher John Cunningham John Kershaw Jr. Robert McVeight James Kershaw |
April 24, 1838: Fire in small building on Main Street opposite Van Houten Street at 1:00 AM. The engines repaired to the spot. The minute book of Engine 3 states: Engine No. 3 took water from No. 2 and played into No. 4. No. 3 sucked No. 2 dry three times and "washed" No. 4 during the whole time of the fire.
July 16, 1838: Blacksmith's shop and stable. Washington and Fair Streets: No. 3 took water from the brook and were about to play into No. 2. But No. 2's company got its dander up about something and would not take water from No. 3. While this quarrel was going on Nos. 1 and 5 got to work and put out the fire.
November 1839: Annual report of Chief Engineer Nathaniel Lane
Intellegencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 5, 1840: Because of financial difficulties Company 3 resolved to resign the engine into the Fire Association and to sell their property- they formally disbanded on November 26
February 26, 1841: Company was reorganized and accepted by the Fire Association.
July 23, 1848: Houses of Eagle Truck Company 1, and Washington Engine Company 3 which were located next to each other on John (Ellison) Street were destroyed by fire. A new two-story brick building was built for them.
Intellegencer Courtesy Dennis Morrison
1852: (Spring) Company Roster
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James King
James Curran John Haggerty Daniel McClory Robert Miller John Sloat Michael B. Murphy Edward McEvoy William Campbell James Hughes Henry Campbell James Garrabrant George Fisher John H. Morgan E. McGill Francis Cassidy Michael Murray |
Thomas Jones
William Rea Joseph McKay Thomas Bailey William Fielding James Kershaw J. Jordan William W. Miller Herman Kesler Nicholas Neasy William R. Giles Samuel Jordan Charles Keeler Peter Speer Thomas O'Neill Lawrence Ryan |
January 15, 1856: Death of FF John Garrabrant of Washington Engine 3 (age 26) - died as a result of long time illness related to over exertion at Garrick's Mill Fire.
Guardian and Passaic and Paterson Advertiser
February 29, 1856: Sudden death of company FF William Giles
April 19, 1856: Firemen Elections held at quarters
Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
1856: Company removed to new quarters on 77 Prospect Street (just south of Ellison Street). They ran their goose-neck tub until 1856, when they received a piano-box engine built by James Smith, of New York.
December 24, 1856: Preparation to receive new apparatus and a parade
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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December 25, 1856: Celebration for the new Smith apparatus and firehouse
Paterson Intelligencer - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1857: city directory: Foreman Michael B. Murphy; Assistant Foreman: Daniel McClory; Secretary: J.H. Barclay; Treasurer: John McKiernan
1857 Ball - Described here in an 1895 article
1895 Morning Cal article - Courtesy Jim Eifler
February 23, 1858: Firehouse opened for inspection - 3000 visitors
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May 3, 1858: Fire scene (assault by trumpet) incident between Engines 2 and 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 22, 1859: Franklin Engine 9 to visit Paterson on Thanksgiving - courtesy of Washington 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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November 30, 1859
Falls City Registrar courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 1860: This silver plated speaking trumpet was presented to the Washington Fire Engine Company by the Jovial Club of Paterson, New Jersey in 1860. The trumpet is engraved with ivy and flowers around the entire trumpet and has an inscription inside an oval cartouche framed by tree branches. This inscription reads, "Presented by the Jovial Club of Paterson, N.J. to Washington Fire Engine Company No. 3, February 22, 1860." The braided orange cord with tassels is attached to the trumpet by rings in the shape of fire hats. In September of 1862 many members of the Washington Fire Engine Company formed Company A in the 25th Regiment of the New Jersey Volunteers.
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July 31, 1860: Return from Albany, NY trip
September 3, 1860: Trip to Albany, Troy and Poughkeepsie
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 2, 1860: Talk of new Steam Fire Engine
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
October 7, 1860: Trip to Albany, Troy and elsewhere
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrisdon
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October 24, 1860: Paterson Guardian
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 24, 1860: Arrival of new Jeffers Steam Fire Engine
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 22, 1861: Firemen's Ball
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 3, 1861: Death of FF William Stalter -
Guardian courtesy Dennis Mrrison
July, 1861: a single pump Jeffers steam engine was placed in their charge. This was the first steam fire engine used in Paterson (pictured below).
August 13, 1861: News clip re 7 members of Washington 3 who fought in the Civil War
Courtesy Jim Eifler
August 27, 1861: Mountaineer Company 5 of Albany visits Washington 3 and makes presentation (silver pitcher, salver and goblet).
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Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1862: Foreman John McKiernan; Assistant Foreman: Andrew Rogers Secretary: William Ward
1863: Civil War era news
February 10 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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March 14 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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February 20, 1863: Ball of Engine 3 at the Hall
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
July 4, 1864: Parade article from the Guardian: The new Steamer of Engine Company 3 had the place of honor and was tested for the public. It was a hand-pulled Jeffers Steamer and is now on display at the Paterson Museum.
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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1863 Jeffers Steamer outside the Exempt Home on Clark Street
Very early photo of Washington Engine Company 3 with steamer and fancy hose cart outside of the Prospect Street firehouse. Appears to be the Jeffers Steamer.
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
On Clark Street outside Exempt Home with original lamp -- Dayspring Collection
1948: Steamer outside of Exempt home: note driver seat and brass eagle on front chamber not seen in previous photo
1948 Parade
1948 Parade, with Bill Flynn on rear
1985 90th Aniversary Parade Antonio DeFranco photo
Photo labeled as Eric Opal - Date & Location ? Courtesy Richard Dugan
August 10 1973 Paterson News - courtesy Dennis Morrison
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.
Photos while at Madison Ave Firehouse in early 1980s. Engine lamp closeups - this is likely not the original lamp but likely from a Washington 3 Hose Wagon or a later steamer used by the comp-any
Dayspring Photo
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Dayspring Photo
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Dayspring Photo
Dayspring Photo
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Dayspring Photo
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Jeffers Builder Plaque on Boiler -- Dayspring Photo
Vincent Marchese Photo
Curran Bowering & Company of Paterson Plaque on boiler -- Dayspring Photo
Paterson Museum Photos: top photo is at the Lean Not to Burn Exhibit in 1983
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Below is a an additional closeup of the Engine Lamp and play pipe. The engine lamp raises several questions. The photos shows an Engine Lamp sitting on top of the steamer on display at Paterson Museum. However the original lamp would have screwed (fit very tightly) into the top of the chamber. There would not have been a swing holding the lamp on the original. Sometimes hose wagons had lamps which would use this type of swing hanger. The lamp belongs on the front brass chamber (note the unused knob on its top)
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Vince Marchese photo
A supposition is that during a restoration this Washington 3 Engine Lamp did not fit on the 1863 Jeffers as it was likely was from their hose wagon or their later steamer of (an 1881 Amoskeag). A creative person came up with the “swing” hanger idea which could be anchored to the middle par of the steamer. There is a chance the lamp was original but somehow could not be reattached as it should have been and the restorers came up with the “swing.”
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Below is a photo of one of the side lamps on its boiler.
1868: Foreman John McKiernan; Assistant Foreman: John E. Clarke Secretary: James O'Neill
September 28, 1868: Poughkeepsie Engine 4 to visit Washington 3
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 29, 1868: Massive celebration in honor of visiting Poughkeepsie # 4
September 30 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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June 1869: news clip attesting to the height of a stream the steamer could generate
February 22 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 22, 1870: Annual ball at Continental Hall
February 22 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
February 23 Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
1871: Foreman Thomas Condron; Assistant Foreman: Frederick Bott Secretary: George McClory
December 14, 1871: "The Town Clock" Fire: First Reformed Church, Old Post Office, several stores and residences
Courtesy Jim Eifler
1872: Foreman Thomas Condron; Assistant Foreman: Thomas Chapman
1877: Report of Memorabilia (Presentation Silver-plated Water Set) theft from the firehouse
Daily Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
September, 1881: a second-class double pump Amoskeag engine was purchased for the company and was in use when the department converted to paid in 1890. Below is an image of the steamer from the 1888 "Fire Service of Paterson" book'
Shield Shape Bade, #2 worn by member (Patrick Chapman) of Washington 3
Non-exempt FF Badge
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Exempt FF badge of Company 3 - Eifler Collection
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? Thomas Richmond -- Eifler Collection
Washington 3 Helmet with Fireman with Trumpet Finial: Fireman's Initials missing
Moore Collection
Washington 3 Helmet with rarer Fireman with Trumpet Finial. -- Moore Collection
Helmet has 6 combs
Moore Collection
Washington 3 Shield -- Dayspring Collection
March 20, 1885: Company Roster & Badge numbers
Foreman, FRANK B. REED, Assistant Foreman, JOSEPH SMITH.
Secretary, PATRICK KEHOB, Jr., Treasurer, JAMES CARSON.
Engineer, JAMES M. MURPHY, Assistant Engineer, ADAM HOLT.
Badge Names Occupation Residence
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1 John McKiernan. . .. .. ..Merchant.. ........ .220 Main street.
2 Patrick Chapman. ... .. ..Machinist. . .. .. ....115 Spruce street.
3 James Feeney. ......... .Collector ...... . . .. 195 Spring street
4 George Bicker. ......... Baker ............. Cross street.
5 James McClintock. .... ..Flax Worker.. .... ..238 Grand street.
6 James Smith............ Machinist. . .. .....54 Ellison street.
7 Martin Berger. ......... .Butcher. ...........47 Cross street,
8 William Ricker.. ....... .Milk Dealer.. . ... 9 Cliff street.
9 Daniel W. Leonard...... Printer ............275 Fair street.
10 Peter Williams......... .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 31 Market street.
11 William Bailey. . .. . . .Supt. Bridge Works. 101 Warren street.
12 Hugh Duffy. ........... .Machinist.. .......42 Washington ave.
13 Philip Chapman. ........ " ................ .Spruce street.
14 David Murray. ...... .. .Moulder... .........83 Prospect street.
15 George Oliver ......... .Boiler Maker ..... .410 Market street.
16 Henry Smith... .......... Carriage Builder. . . . 147 Mill street.
17 Thomas Richmond. .... .Machinist. .........33 Green street.
18 Joseph Whiteley. ....... .Liquor Dealer.. . . . 12 Madison street.
19 Patrick Kehoe, Jr....... .Salesman ..... . ....39 Market street.
20 Charles Andersen.. .... ..Machinist. .........305 Grand street.
21 Thomas Murray. ....... .Moulder.. ..........54 Ellison street.
22 James Carson.......... .Liquor Dealer. . . . . 23 Ellison street.
23 James Hudson......... .Machinist. .........34 Passaic street
24 Christopher Cubby.. . . ..Silk Weaver. .......6 Market street.
25 Adam Holt. ............. Machinist. ...... 14 1\2 Hotel street.
26 James McKeon. ........ .Silk Weaver. .......39 Cross street.
27 John T. McMurray. .... .Machinist. .........30 Passaic street.
28 Edward Kerwin........ Boiler Maker .......30 Taylor street.
29 Owen J. McCabe. ...... .Tinsmith. .. .................................
30 James M. Murphy. .. . .. .Machinist. .........10 Ellison street.
31 David Miller. ........... Moulder............ Stony road.
32 Nicholas Rozell.. ....... .Machinist. .........45 Mechanic street.
33 John McNeill............ ."........................ ...Stony road.
34 John I. Spittle. ........ .Carpenter. .........77 Cross street.
35 William A. Murray. .. . ..Silk Picker. ........60 Prospect street.
36 Morris Rozell.. ....... ..Ribbon Weaver. . . . .20 Passaic street.
37 William Beards. ........ .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 94 Mill street.
38 Bernard Hanley. ....... .Liquor Dealer. . .. . .64 Jersey street.
39 Joseph Chapman.. ... .. .Electrician. ........82 Prospect street.
40 John W. Doremus .. . .. .Machinist. .........69 Willis street.
41 Charles Slater. ......... .Moulder ...........83 Prospect street.
42 William Ford............ Silk Worker ........83 Prospect street.
43 John Tattersall. ........ .Roller Coverer. . . . .9 Passaic street.
44 Joseph Miller. ......... .Machinist. ........ .123 North 3rd street.
45 John Campbell. ........ .Tinsmith. .. . . ......84 Mechanic street.
46 Charles Hoffman.. ..... .Shoemaker. ........71 Ellison street
47 Neil Jourdan. ........... Silk Picker .........79 Prospect street.
48 Jacob Courtade. ........ .Liquor Dealer. . . . ..Market & Hamilton st
49 Henry Close. ............ Salesman . . .. ......41 Ellison street
50 William H. Adams. . .. .. .Brass Worker. . .. .. .275 Fair street
51 Joseph H. Yost ........ .Tinsmith ..........95 Market street
52 Frank B. Reed. ........ Printer.. ....... . .........74 Marshal street.
53 Henry Oliver. .......... .Boiler Maker. .. ... .9 Paterson avenue.
54 James B. Healy.. .. . .. .Steam Fitter.. . .... .290 Straight street
55 Henry Vanderhoff. ... .. .Watchman . ... .....12 Ellison street
55 David Kerr.. .......... .Moulder.. .. . ... .. . .62 Prospect street
57 Thomas G. Murphy.. . . . .Machinist ....... 240 West 26th street
58 Joseph Smith.. ......... .Moulder.. ......... .13 Ellison street
59 Joseph Morris. ......... .Teamsteer .......... 185 Mill street
60 Amandas Gunther. ...... .Ribbon Weaver. .322 Grand street.
61 George Dillon. ......... .Silk Weaver. ...... .83 Prospect street
62 John Dean ............ .Boiler Maker. ... . ..Straight Street
63 John O'Neill.. ......... .Machinist.. .........125 Spruce street
64 Kichard Cubby. ......... " ........ .........106 Broadway
65 Edward Ackerman. ...... Baker.. ........... .94 Prospect street
66 John Burkett. ... . .. .. Painter ....... .........67 Grand street
67 Henry L. Reed, Jr. ...... Machinist. ........ 74 Marshall street.
68 Samuel Dunkersly. ...... " ......... .........Spruce street
69 John Wilkinson......... Liquor Dealer. .... .West street
70 Isaac Garrabrant........ ' ' ' ' ............... Ellison & Prospect sts.
71 William Tenant. ........ Wire Drawer.. .. ... ....Van Houten street.
72 Michael Delaney.. ....... Liquor Dealer . . .. . Cross & Passaic sts
73 Charles Douglas. ........ Machinist. .. ........... Main street
74 Joseph Yost ........... .Tinsmith. ..................... 95 Market street
Foreman, FRANK B. REED, Assistant Foreman, JOSEPH SMITH.
Secretary, PATRICK KEHOB, Jr., Treasurer, JAMES CARSON.
Engineer, JAMES M. MURPHY, Assistant Engineer, ADAM HOLT.
Badge Names Occupation Residence
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1 John McKiernan. . .. .. ..Merchant.. ........ .220 Main street.
2 Patrick Chapman. ... .. ..Machinist. . .. .. ....115 Spruce street.
3 James Feeney. ......... .Collector ...... . . .. 195 Spring street
4 George Bicker. ......... Baker ............. Cross street.
5 James McClintock. .... ..Flax Worker.. .... ..238 Grand street.
6 James Smith............ Machinist. . .. .....54 Ellison street.
7 Martin Berger. ......... .Butcher. ...........47 Cross street,
8 William Ricker.. ....... .Milk Dealer.. . ... 9 Cliff street.
9 Daniel W. Leonard...... Printer ............275 Fair street.
10 Peter Williams......... .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 31 Market street.
11 William Bailey. . .. . . .Supt. Bridge Works. 101 Warren street.
12 Hugh Duffy. ........... .Machinist.. .......42 Washington ave.
13 Philip Chapman. ........ " ................ .Spruce street.
14 David Murray. ...... .. .Moulder... .........83 Prospect street.
15 George Oliver ......... .Boiler Maker ..... .410 Market street.
16 Henry Smith... .......... Carriage Builder. . . . 147 Mill street.
17 Thomas Richmond. .... .Machinist. .........33 Green street.
18 Joseph Whiteley. ....... .Liquor Dealer.. . . . 12 Madison street.
19 Patrick Kehoe, Jr....... .Salesman ..... . ....39 Market street.
20 Charles Andersen.. .... ..Machinist. .........305 Grand street.
21 Thomas Murray. ....... .Moulder.. ..........54 Ellison street.
22 James Carson.......... .Liquor Dealer. . . . . 23 Ellison street.
23 James Hudson......... .Machinist. .........34 Passaic street
24 Christopher Cubby.. . . ..Silk Weaver. .......6 Market street.
25 Adam Holt. ............. Machinist. ...... 14 1\2 Hotel street.
26 James McKeon. ........ .Silk Weaver. .......39 Cross street.
27 John T. McMurray. .... .Machinist. .........30 Passaic street.
28 Edward Kerwin........ Boiler Maker .......30 Taylor street.
29 Owen J. McCabe. ...... .Tinsmith. .. .................................
30 James M. Murphy. .. . .. .Machinist. .........10 Ellison street.
31 David Miller. ........... Moulder............ Stony road.
32 Nicholas Rozell.. ....... .Machinist. .........45 Mechanic street.
33 John McNeill............ ."........................ ...Stony road.
34 John I. Spittle. ........ .Carpenter. .........77 Cross street.
35 William A. Murray. .. . ..Silk Picker. ........60 Prospect street.
36 Morris Rozell.. ....... ..Ribbon Weaver. . . . .20 Passaic street.
37 William Beards. ........ .Boiler Maker. . . . . . . 94 Mill street.
38 Bernard Hanley. ....... .Liquor Dealer. . .. . .64 Jersey street.
39 Joseph Chapman.. ... .. .Electrician. ........82 Prospect street.
40 John W. Doremus .. . .. .Machinist. .........69 Willis street.
41 Charles Slater. ......... .Moulder ...........83 Prospect street.
42 William Ford............ Silk Worker ........83 Prospect street.
43 John Tattersall. ........ .Roller Coverer. . . . .9 Passaic street.
44 Joseph Miller. ......... .Machinist. ........ .123 North 3rd street.
45 John Campbell. ........ .Tinsmith. .. . . ......84 Mechanic street.
46 Charles Hoffman.. ..... .Shoemaker. ........71 Ellison street
47 Neil Jourdan. ........... Silk Picker .........79 Prospect street.
48 Jacob Courtade. ........ .Liquor Dealer. . . . ..Market & Hamilton st
49 Henry Close. ............ Salesman . . .. ......41 Ellison street
50 William H. Adams. . .. .. .Brass Worker. . .. .. .275 Fair street
51 Joseph H. Yost ........ .Tinsmith ..........95 Market street
52 Frank B. Reed. ........ Printer.. ....... . .........74 Marshal street.
53 Henry Oliver. .......... .Boiler Maker. .. ... .9 Paterson avenue.
54 James B. Healy.. .. . .. .Steam Fitter.. . .... .290 Straight street
55 Henry Vanderhoff. ... .. .Watchman . ... .....12 Ellison street
55 David Kerr.. .......... .Moulder.. .. . ... .. . .62 Prospect street
57 Thomas G. Murphy.. . . . .Machinist ....... 240 West 26th street
58 Joseph Smith.. ......... .Moulder.. ......... .13 Ellison street
59 Joseph Morris. ......... .Teamsteer .......... 185 Mill street
60 Amandas Gunther. ...... .Ribbon Weaver. .322 Grand street.
61 George Dillon. ......... .Silk Weaver. ...... .83 Prospect street
62 John Dean ............ .Boiler Maker. ... . ..Straight Street
63 John O'Neill.. ......... .Machinist.. .........125 Spruce street
64 Kichard Cubby. ......... " ........ .........106 Broadway
65 Edward Ackerman. ...... Baker.. ........... .94 Prospect street
66 John Burkett. ... . .. .. Painter ....... .........67 Grand street
67 Henry L. Reed, Jr. ...... Machinist. ........ 74 Marshall street.
68 Samuel Dunkersly. ...... " ......... .........Spruce street
69 John Wilkinson......... Liquor Dealer. .... .West street
70 Isaac Garrabrant........ ' ' ' ' ............... Ellison & Prospect sts.
71 William Tenant. ........ Wire Drawer.. .. ... ....Van Houten street.
72 Michael Delaney.. ....... Liquor Dealer . . .. . Cross & Passaic sts
73 Charles Douglas. ........ Machinist. .. ........... Main street
74 Joseph Yost ........... .Tinsmith. ..................... 95 Market street
October 6, 1885: Elections for Washington 3
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
November 12, 1885: Company horse exercise
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
September 6, 1887: Not a good day: Baseball, drinking and then a fire alarm -
Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
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Courtesy Jim Eifler
October 3, 1888: Company excursion
Daily Guardian - Courtesy Jim Eifler
Ribbon from the event
Courtesy Brian Duddy
1888-89 Roster
March 21, 1890: Final company meeting at Engine House
Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
April 30, 1889: amusing episode at the quarters of Washington 3 (Prospect Street Firehouse)
May 1 Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
March 13, 1902: A month after the Great 1902 Fire Exempts plan a parade
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Morning Call courtesy Dennis Morrison
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July 31, 1902: As reported on April 1, Led by Captain John McKiernan (a former foreman of the company) Exempts take out the hand-pulled1863 Jeffers Steam apparatus of Washington 3 to a raceway for a demonstration.
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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