First Fire Company
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 41.110 W 078° 46.512
17T E 682267 N 4728253
A New York historical marker located in Boston, NY.
Waymark Code: WM1GM3
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/05/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rescue557
Views: 29

The Boston Valley's first volunteer fire company was organized in 1904. After seeing the futile efforts to battle the disastrous burning of Schunk's Hotel and the Boston Town Hall, Frek Frank rallied the North Boston community to support the formation of a local fire company.
Marker Name: First Fire Company

Marker Type: Roadside

City/Town/Village Name: Boston

County: Erie

Region: Niagara Frontier (Region 2)

Website: [Web Link]

Agency: Not listed

Dedication Date: Not Listed

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