This photo appeared in the 1896 Semi-Centennial Souvenir of Waverly, Iowa, where it was reported that the fire department had three hose carts with 2000 feet of hose manned by thirty volunteers, and a LaFrance engine and complete hook and ladder outfit with twenty-five men. Charles H. Barrows was the Fire Chief and a charter member of the department.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No.18A0183
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This photo appeared in the 1896 Semi-Centennial Souvenir of Waverly, Iowa, where it was reported that the fire department had three hose carts with 2000 feet of hose manned by thirty volunteers, and a LaFrance engine and complete hook and ladder outfit with twenty-five men. Charles H. Barrows was the Fire Chief and a charter member of the department.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No.18A0183