Recent content by Dougj193

FD - Thank you very much for the information and links. I see in your first link a picture of CO 49 from what I guess to be in 1960 that looks abandoned? Per the write-up underneath the photo "Pictures of old Engine 49 quarters when FDNY Fire Academy was established in 1960s:"? I located a...

Thank you very much 3511 - I will make it a plan to visit Mand Library and give the NY Historical Society a call. Much appreciated. My family has a few articles on my grandfather Sherrick - the attached discussing Blackwell Island Co 49 back in 1905 - 2nd column "Three Fires a Year". As you...

Hi FD & All - this is an old topic I am bringing up - a little late to the game but I just discovered this link while researching my ancestors and was wondering where is the best literature out there (and research sources on the history of Co. 49 on Blackwell Island. and NYC Fire Co. in general...