Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1

Historical Note

This fire company originated

in 1849, when it was known as

Hope Hose Company.

It was not until 1872 when

by an act of Legislature,

the original name was changed

to its present

Hope Steam Fire Engine

Company No. 1

This building erected 1967

Marker is at the intersection of High Street and West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.

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