House of Mr. Wedelstaedt, editor of Manitowoc Zeitung (Newspaper) and room occupied by family of Mr. Klingbeil was destroyed by fire, due to explosion of kerosene lamp. Furniture lost; insured for only $500. p. 3, col. 1
New fire company p. 3, col. 2 New fire engine platform 03/01/1883 p. 3, col. 2 Slow response to a train fire 08/30/1883 p. 3, col. 4 Fire engine house to be built 07/21/1898 p. 3, col. 4
Old fire department dismissed about 15 years ago, as the new department came into existence, celebrated on Sylvester Eve. at the Fire Department. Following belong at this time: Joseph Pfeffer Paul Riedener(?) The last two are deceased Charles…
It is a paid department of 19 men. The equipment consists of 2 hose carts, 1 hook and latter truck, 3800 feet of hose and 1 fire engine. This is held in reserve as the water works are used almost entirely. The call service is furnished by 18 boxes.…
History of the department p. 6, col. 4 New northside fire station 07/24/1902 p. 1, col. 3 Firemen get a raise 01/29/1903 p. 8, col. 1 New fire chief 06/25/1903 p. 1, col. 1 Inefficiency exposed 06/08/1906 p. 6, col. 3
