This from Wayne Stuart for #TBT:

The Gary Fire Department operated this 1909 Seagrave Serial # 3759. It was originally purchased for the police department as a paddy wagon. It was converted into a chemical engine and assigned to Engine Company 5 when Station 5 in Glen Park was opened in 1915.

 

wayne stuart collection

Wayne Stuart collection

Wayne Stuart collection

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