Contributed by Town of Topsham
Description
The Androscoggin No. 2 Hand Engine used this green fire bucket in conjunction with the Topsham Fire Department.
The Androscoggin No. 2 was delivered from Hunneman & Co. March 17, 1850 and remained active in fire protection until 1919. Afterward, the Androscoggin Veteran Firemen's Association continued to use it at musters. The bucket is now on display at the Topsham Fire Department.
About This Item
- Title: Fire Bucket from the Androscoggin No. 2, Topsham, 1850
- Creation Date: 1850
- Subject Date: 1850
- Location: Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Metal, paint
- Dimensions: 29.2 cm x 17.8 cm
- Local Code: 2000-09-09
- Collection: Androscoggin Veterans Fire Association Collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Androscoggin No. 2 Hand Engine
- Androscoggin Veteran Fire Association
- Fire Buckets
- fires
- Topsham Fire Department
For more information about this item, contact:
Town of TopshamTopsham Historical Comm., Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1303
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