Bowdoinham fire engine and members of the Ladies Auxiliary, ca. 1945

Contributed by Town of Topsham

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Three members of the Bowdoinham Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary pose in front of one of the departments' engines. Ladies Auxiliaries were formed for many fire departments in New England during World War II to assist with feeding firefighters during fires and to help with the social aspects of a department's functioning.

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  • Title: Bowdoinham fire engine and members of the Ladies Auxiliary, ca. 1945
  • Creation Date: circa 1945
  • Subject Date: circa 1945
  • Location: Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Local Code: 2000-07-13ad
  • Collection: Androscoggin Veterans Fire Association Collection
  • Object Type: Image

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Town of Topsham
Topsham Historical Comm., Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1303

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