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    When and where did the sliding pole first appear in US firehouses?

    Question #51383. Asked by tjoebigham. (Oct 01 04 4:41 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    		1878
    Washington Co No #2. Chicagoan David Kenyon of Engine Company No. 21 felt a pole would be faster than a chute. He built a wooden pole three inches in diameter and carefully sanded it and oiled it. It was first used in 1878 and was very successful. In 1880, the first brass pole was built in Worchester, Massachusetts by Charles Allen of Engine Company No. 1.
    http://www.pcpages.com/fireman02169/history_and_traditionlate1800.htm


    Oct 01 04, 5:13 PM

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