Built in 1884 for the new Silsby Steamer. Also housed here is the 1856 Jeffers Hand Pumper and the 1935 Maxim Ladder Truck.


Silent films were shown here every Saturday in 1915. The only sound would be from the piano.
The Hose Tower was used for draining and drying hoses. This is a rare wooden one.

It has held up to the storms for 137 years. 












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