The Somerville Journal, 15 July 1871
| Fire |
| A large fire occured at North Somerville on Monday night Last, about 12 o'clock. A large wooden building, situated on the Powder House Farm, owned by Mr. Nathan tufts, and occupied by Jacob Emerson for the purpose of manufacturing tin cans and canning fruits, tomatoes, &c., was entirely consumed. A large steam engine, a quantity of canned fruit, and some three thousand tin cans were destroyed with the building. Owing to the scarcity of water, the engines were enabled to do little except save the dwelling house of Mr. Emerson, which was situated only a short distance from the factory, and the roof of which was badly burned. Engines were present from Cambridge and Medford, but the want of water prevented their rendering much service. Scarcely a vestige of the factory was left, everything being burnt clean. Loss about $6,000.00, fully covered by insurance. |
The Somerville Journal, 29 July 1871
| Somerville Fire Department |
| The new engine house, on Highland Avenue, was dedicated by a select little party on Wednesday evening, consisting of the fire department and a few of their friends. The arrangements were in the charge of Chief Engineer Sanborn, and the programme consisted of singing, speech-making, eating, and dancing. Chief Engineer Damrell, of Boston, made a forcible speech, showing how completely his soul wrapped up in the work of the fire departments, and, complimenting the town upon the beautiful structure and efficient fire brigade. Speeches were made by S. Z. Bowman, Mr. Charles H. Guild, Charles S. Lincoln, Mr. Woodcock, the architect of the building, and the Chief and the Assistant Engineers of Medford. Miss Gooding, daughter of Engineer Hopkins sang a popular song. No previous notice having been given us, we were not present to make an extended report. A collation was served in the engine room, which was prepared by placing the engine in the park, and removing the apparatus to other parts of the house. After the collation, The assembly, which consisted of about one hundred couples, passed a few hours in dancing to the music of Allen's Quadrille Band. It is said that the engine and carriage were in excellent trim, and shone in a most ornamental manner. |
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