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Fire Station

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In 1899 the city purchased a lot on Broadway previously owned by the Freewill Baptist Church. By 1905 this station had one steam engine, one hook-and-ladder, and one hose wagon. The original Free will Baptist chapel was purchased by Charles Chesley, who moved it across the street on the present site of Whitehouse Opticians.
    From the 1983 Heritage Walking Tour booklet

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