SHAW MONUMENT UNVEILING
The unveiling of the Shaw Monument in May of 1998.
Photo- Bill Twomey
The caption in the book reads:
In 1924, the summer bungalow colonists in Edgewater Park lost no time
readying their own volunteer firefighters. The men hauled this
wagon, learned fire regulations, and even had a "boys brigade."
The little mascot on the front seat, next to Chief Donohue, is Freddie
Aram.
This
mid-30's firetruck must not have lasted too long. It was probably
replaced by the 40's GMC duece and a half below after WWII. Note the
bell and 2 spotlights that were also on the Model-T in the above
photo. Also note the fender of this truck in the Model-T photo
above.
Photo - Bill Twomey.
The Duece and a half.
Ken Banker says
the duece and a
half was a 1942
Dodge. We got it
after WW 2, it
was brand new,
never used. It
was going over
seas in WW 2 but
for some reason
it never got
there.
The 1919 Fourth of July Parade led by Sarah Joffre.
Photo- Bill Twomey.
This Super Rope
WILL SAVE LIVES!
Known as Spectra, every Fireman should have it!
You cut it with a regular knife!
Hard to believe, huh?
Going..., going...,
Gone!
The strength to lift and hold five cars. Incredible!
Watch the video below.
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Now, if this rope saves 1 Fireman, isn't it worth it?
Click once on the arrow. If nothing happens, click again.
This stuff creates a barrier that fire will not pass beyond! It also comes in containers for personal home use. Read about it.
This
stuff has been used to save houses and vehicles. Whatever it's sprayed
on will be saved from the fire. Absolutely, positively. Water is
finally on it's way out as the number one fire fighter. It's long
overdue! Do a Google search on ThermoGel.
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Jerome DeCanio (right) and George Morstatt (next to him).
In
front of the old Duece and a half. These guys were part of a big
fraternity. They worked tirelessly towards getting it right because
their friends and neighbors depended on them. They did alot for the
kids too. In the winter they would flood the A-Section playground so we
could iceskate. On the 4th of July they would have a big parade and
hand out icecream to the kids. Together with the Girl's Band and the
Woman's Auxiliary, there were alot of parades. And alot of good times.
Edgewater was like a big extended family.
George Morstatt died in '07 and his wife just died recently, around Jan. '08.
The Ladies' Auxiliary
The Ladies' Auxiliary was part of the Firehouse and they did alot for Edgewater. They were wife and mother. They were why
the kids of Edgewater were so well balanced. This was back when men and
woman had different roles in life and one day we'll all find
out, as many of us already know, it was better that way. This
was one way the women kept up with current events in the Park. The many
events put on by the Fire House could not have been done without them.
They were great organizers and hosted many events. Most woman were home
during the day, raising kids and this was their social connection.
Russell says:Back
row middle with sunglasses is Margaret Brown, holding American flag on
right is Mrs. O'Rourke, front row right is Mrs. Morstatt, who just died
in Jan., '08. Next to her is Mrs. Decker. The others I can't
remember.
Photo Russell Brown (1958)
Girl's Band E-Section 1967.-Photo Russell Brown
Lorreta O'Brien with the rifle on the right.- Photo-Lorreta, about '67.
Passing Stores-1963-Photo Russell Brown
Fire House now.
Edgewater Firehouse June 1965.-Photo Russell Brown.
Ken Banker says
the middle truck
was a 1964 Jeep.
It was a jeep
special made in
N.J. The company
name was Howes.
Not many were
made, our’s was
used at the
World Fair, they
made them to get
around the
exhibits.They
were made to
whatever met
your needs.
There is even a
site for
collectors.
Model T Fire Truck - Photo Russell Brown (1965)
Tim Brown-age 2 John Chester from E-sect Charles Brown-age 4
West Hamilton Beach is in Queens by Howard Beach.-1975
Winoski brothers? Karen Scheffold -E sect Tim Brown
There were trucks from Departments in Westchester and Queens.-1975
Jim Brown sitting with dog. Above the dog is Doug Hall, second from right is Billy Stoltze - Photo-Russell Brown 1963
PARADE FOR SHAW MONUMENT The start of the parade for the unveiling of the Shaw Monument in May of 1998. Billy Dunphy driving the Model T.
Photo- Bill Twomey
New Fire Truck - The Jeep.-Photo Russell Brown
Chief
Ray Coulter getting keys to new truck. On left is Bob Brown,the
man on the right in uniform with the shadow on him is Vincent "Vinny"
Borucinski. He lived at 89-C where his daughter, Doris Borucinski
DeCicco, still lives.
others unknown.
Latest Edition.
The
Wrights and the Halls lived in Edgewater in 1930. Dougy Hall and his
brother Steve, lived in the same house his father and grandfather had.
Steve, who was a Volunteer Fireman, and edited the "Alarm", the
magazine put out during the summer each year, would die very young.
Herman
O'Neil. I didn't know him but I know he lived by the Crowe's; Richy and
Eileen (Banker) and he was a member of the Firehouse. He lived here in
1930. Bill Twomey told me he also ran the Candy Store back in the 30's.
THE RAGAMUFFIN PARADE-FROM YEARS AGO.
Fran Manerly, who grew up in 80-A in Oriental hat behind the guy with her mother behind her.
The Ladies Auxiliary ran a Ragamuffin
Contest each year. This photo was taken on November 17, 1984 and the
three judges are: Amy Scolaro, the president of the St. Frances Rosary
Society; Bill Twomey of the Bronx Times Reporter; and Rev. Karl Bauer
of the Fort Schuyler Presbyterian Church.
Photo- Bill Twomey
Below, in the album, are pictures of the last Ragamuffin parade.
Click on photo for album. Thanks to John, Cheryl and Lisa Steel of 101-C.
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