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St. Paul Former Station 2 (1874-1921)
and Apparatus (if available)

 




Photo source Minnesota Historical Society

 
 

416 Wacouta btn. 6th and 7th.

 

Station has been razed

Temporary shed added 1882 for Ladder 2.
Addition 1886 for Chemical 2.
Addition 1888 for Water Tower.

  • Minnehaha Eng. 2 - 1874-1877
  • Chemical 2 - 1886-1914
  • St.P.F.D. Eng. 2 - 1877-1921
  • Water Tower 1 - 1889-1913
  • Ladder 2 - 1882-1883
 



Engine 2,  1884 Ahrens Mfg. Engine 1st Class, 3-Horse hitch, Serial #391, 900-gpm
(on the right)



Map of Station location from 1885 Sanborn Maps, Vol. 1, Sheet 6
Click here for a .PDF of the full map sheet


Photo source Minnesota Historical Society

Former Station decorated for a "4th of July" celebration


Photo source Minnesota Historical Society

Another view of Former Station 2 showing more of upper portion of the station


Photo source Minnesota Historical Society

Chemical 2,  1883 Fire Exting. Mfg. Co., 2-Horse hitch, , Babcock type, double-tank, 80-gallon, 200 ft. 3/4in chemical hose.
The large monitor nozzle was added by the StPFD shops in 1898.


Photo source Robert Koetz Collection

Hose 2, (on the left),  1918 Republic/Northern Open Cab, Apar. Serial# 4029, Deck gun added 1935


Photo source Richard N. Alderman

Engine 2 Tractor,  1919 American LaFrance Open Cab, Apar. Serial# 2449, 1908 Amoskeag steamer #825
 



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