Spencer Firefighters

Spencer Historical Society

Two rows of uniformed men around a horse drawn but horse-less fire engine
1890s Spencer Chemical Company, with their chemical engine - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
4
Dates of Original:
1896-1920

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Historical Context

According to historian Richard E. Quest, the Spencer Chemical Number 1 was the first organized fire brigade in Spencer.  It was established in 1896.  

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Collection Type:
Photographs