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Independence Fire Co. Chief Wesley Van Gasken.
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Independence Fire Co. Chief Wesley Van Gasken.

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  • (1980) Rescue Fire Co.
  • (08.30.80) Rescue Fire Co. dedication.
  • (08.30.80) Rescue Fire Co. dedication.
  • (08.30.80) Rescue Fire Co. dedication.
  • (08.30.80) Rescue Fire Co. dedication.
  • (08.30.80) Rescue Fire Co. dedication.
  • (05.30.1891) Members of the Independence Fire Company pose with their La France Steamer, the only one used in Shamokin, before a Memorial Day Parade. Residents of Shamokin donated $500 towards its purchase. Pictured at right is a horse drawn reel carriage.
  • Independence Fire Company at its former location on Lincoln Street- The company formed July 14, 1873 as the Independence Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company. The name was changed to Independence Fire Association when the charter was received on Nov. 22, 1873. John Schabo served as the first fire chief of the company. The quarters was built in 1905. The building was occupied on July 14, 1906.
  • Independence Fire Co. station when it was along Lincoln Street.
  • Independence Fire Company with wagon.
  • Independence Fire Company.
  • Independence Fire Co. funeral wagon.
  • Independence Fire Company members are shown in this photo from 1912 or 1913, according to the 1964 Centennial issue of the Shamokin Citizen.
  • Independence Fire Co.
  • *Low-Res* Independence Fire Company members.
  • Independence Fire Co. Chief Fred Zeiser.
  • (1902) Amos Miller, Independence Fire Co. chief.
  • Independence Fire Co. Chief John Bainbridge.
  • (1927) John Bainbridge, Independence Fire Co. chief.
  • Independence Fire Co. Chief Wesley Van Gasken.
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