description- – Built in 1894, the Globe Village Fire Station is located at the foot of West Street in Southbridge. Constructed of brick, it has a Colonial Revival influence to its appearance. There are corner pilasters, segmental arched windows and doors, and a corbel table that comprise its decorative elements. A circular window is set into the facade, over the sign stating year of construction, 1894. Three arched openings lead into the fire station. The building in the rear of the fire station has a large ornate cupola. The Hamilton Woolen Co. had previously established a fire company and consented to the use of their engine by the town. According to the Souvenir of Southbridge (1898), the first efforts at starting a fire company [by the town]were made in 1832,"The first fire after the formation of the company is recorded as taking place Saturday evening, Jan. 19, 1833, at Globe Village."Another similarly titled publication"Southbridge: A Souvenir"published in 1899 by the Ladies Circle and YPCU of the First Universalist Society of Southbridge had the following information:"Southbridge has always possessed an excellent and efficient fire department. From the days of the old tub machine to the present, the department has been an honor to the town and has had enrolled in its membership many of the most prominent citizens, who, as soon as they drop out of active service, join the Veteran Firemen's Association, which has under its care the famous 'Tiger' hand-engine. The department consists of two steam fire engines and two hook and ladder trucks, modernly equipped and comfortably housed. The left hand picture is that occupied by the Globe Village department."
subjectcollectiondatepublishercreatorrelation- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
formatsource- – Image from page 29 of the A.H. Pease album #2
coverage- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
description- – View of the Southbridge Fire Department Headquarters on Elm Street, looking west. Architects on the project were: George Clemence; H. A. Haricot; Gilbert M Parks; and George L. Winter. A two-story brick construction with dormers and a bell tower, the building has Romanesque windows and doorways. Additions have been added in 1940 and 1961. Officially known as No. 1 Engine House, constructed in 1899 and inscribed on bell tower. According to"Southbridge: A Souvenir", published by the Ladies' Circle and YPCA of the First Universalist Society of Southbridge"The building for the Centre companies is in process of erection on Elm street and will cost upwards of $25,000, including land. The uniformed members of the department and a ladder truck are depicted in front of the Fire Department.An historic location, formerly, the site housed the tavern where the new town was planned, the Freeman blacksmith shop, the ancient elm tree planted by Mrs Freeman returning from horse riding, from a switch or sapling elm she had used as a whip.
subjectcollectionpublisherrelation- – On back of original photo is stamped John Serleto, Southbridge, Mass. Is part of a photographic collection at Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
formatcoverage- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
description- – Image of the Holyoke Fire Department?s first fleet of motorized fire engines. A row of ten fire engines stretches across the photograph. Members of the fire department dressed in their dress uniforms pose behind the engines. A partial view of the Civil War Monument in Veteran?s park can be seen in the background. St. Jerome?s steeple can also be seen. This photograph was taken from the Central Fire Station on Maple St.
subjectcollectiondatepublisherrelation- – Image is part of the Holyoke Public Library Photograph Collection, Holyoke, Mass. http://www.holyokelibrary.org
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