Out
With the Old,
1930s Era
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In
1901, the Croghan Volunteer Fire Deparment operated out of Fireman's Hall,
located where today's Croghan Free Library stands. This, however, is not
the same building as the original was destroyed several times by devastating
fires. As the need for more equipment grew to fulfill the community's needs,
it became obvious that the Fire Department needed more space. In the autumn
of 1911, the Department erected a Hose Carriage House at the lower end
of town (near today's American Legion) and a second Carriage House in the
back of the old Miller House (Nice 'n' Easy), bringing the number of stations
to three. Keep in mind that the Fire Department's entire fleet was man
drawn at this time.
In
May of 1929, a committee was formed to search for a more suitable place
to house fire apparatus. They reported that a building known as the Waterhouse
Blacksmith Shop was available. It measured 29 feet by 35 feet with a second
story that would be able to house all Fire Department operations. A deal
was made to purchase the property for $1500.00.
The
Department renovated in 1956, adding two bays, and again in 1976 to add
three larger bays. This property has been the Fire Hall until this spring
when the Department moved into their new facility. |
