Category Archives: fire trucks

York’s Vigilant Fire Engines Collide

Posted on January 8, 2011 by june lloyd

Vigilant steam engine Whoops. I guess it is kind of embarrassing if your horse-drawn fire engine runs away, is stopped by a collision with your other engine and has to be people-drawn to the fire. That’s what happened to York’s … Continue reading →

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York Fire Truck Building Built in Street

Posted on February 20, 2008 by june lloyd

Rex and Laurel Fire Companies You think traffic gets obstructed today by double parking and delivery vehicles? At least no one, as far as I know, has constructed a building smack dab on the street since 1908. How did the … Continue reading →

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