Photograph Courtesy of Rusling Hose Company
In August1933, Rusling Hose Company inspected and purchased a Lincoln chassis at the Willey Motor Company on South Broad Street. A committee was appointed to furnish a suitable body and make all necessary alterations until the vehicle was transformed into a hose wagon with booster tank. By September, the chassis had been painted, the dashboard covered in aluminum and an estimate received from Fitz-Gibbbon & Crisp for completion of the body at a cost of $150. The Lincoln was placed in service on January 22, 1934.
Excellent photo, Jim! I note the old school in the background. Haven't seen a photo of it in a long time.
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Tom, as we know but others may not, the former Rowan School is pictured in the background. Today the site is occupied by Station 13, Rusling Hose Company.
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