Saturday, July 4, 2009
Stable Burns And Extends To Other Buildings
On July 4, 1921 at 6:00 p.m. the bells on the firehouse roofs began to toll the alarm of fire. A stable to the rear of East Garfield Street belonging to Page Cline was found ablaze and quickly extended to two more stables. A double house was also damaged. Sparks from the fire fell on the roof of the Lewis Cramer shirt and pants factory on Prince Street and the Junior Fire Company of Chambersburg was summoned for help. The Juniors’ made it to the scene in 14 minutes but were not needed. The fire may have started by spontaneous combustion. Damages were estimated at $5,000. The Vigilant Hose and Cumberland Valley Hose companies answered the alarm.
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Brad , non related to your post, but I have a question regarding the 1963 Seagrave at the Vigilants.
Do you have any photos prior to it being wrecked in the early 60`s before the addtional tank was added.
We are in the process of restoring the engine and our hopes are to make it as it came from the factory.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Barry
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