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USA > Massachusetts > Hampden County > Springfield > Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee and Longmeadow directory 1956 > Part 3
USA > Massachusetts > Hampden County > West Springfield > Springfield, West Springfield, Chicopee and Longmeadow directory 1956 > Part 3
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Springfield has long been recognized as a community in which the educational facilities are of an unusually high standard. The public schools' program is most complete and leads the pupil through the primary grades and junior high schools into one of four high schools of excellent standing and character. In the first-the Classical High School the curriculum is of an essentially academic character, providing for the continuance of education in the academic colleges and universities. The second-the Technical High School-is fundamen- tally an engineering school and offers courses leading directly to industrial work or into the higher engineering colleges. The third-the High School of Commerce-prepares the pupil thoroughly for a business career and also for entering into a limited group of colleges. The fourth-the Springfield Trade School prepares the pupil for industrial employment.
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SPRINGFIELD TRADE SCHOOL
Springfield has dwelling units for 47,414 families and has long been known as a com- munity of home lovers. The environment which has been created is a result of a mixed popula- tion, possessing many natural advantages and proving pleasing to all. Abundance of water power in the valley has caused erection of enormous hydro-electric stations with the result that reasonable electrical rates prevail and all homes enjoy the use of electricity with its advantages. There are many community civic organizations, each of which was formed for the definite improvement of its part of the city.
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SPRINGFIELD DIRECTORY-1956
Freight rates prevail for the shipment of raw materials and finished products into and from the city on a basis which permits our manufacturers to compete with others in similar lines in other parts of the country.
CONSUMING POWER
Farm products valued at approximately $11,130,912 were raised in Hampden County in 1949 and consumed mostly in this area. $187,060,733 worth of stock and materials was used in our factories in 1953. Springfield is forced to import from outside all basic raw materials and depends on its skilled labor and native ingenuity in fabrication to maintain its industrial position.
INDUSTRIAL SITUATION
The latest available statistics for the Springfield area show 343 industrial establishments making as many different lines, paying gross annual wages of $126,465,000, employing 27,482 people. Many of these factories manufacture products known the world over and spread the fame of Springfield into all countries. Westinghouse Motors and Bosch Magnetos, Smith & Wesson revolvers, Springfield rifles, Absorbine Junior liniment, Monsanto chemical products, and Milton Bradley games and toys, Breck hair preparations and Buxton billfolds are typical examples. Industry in Springfield is highly diversified though the manufacture of electrical goods and equpiment slightly predominate in value all other lines. Skilled artisans can us- ually find steady employment in Springfield due to this condition.
THE SPRINGFIELD (U. S.) ARMORY (Entrance on Federal Street) on a rise com- manding the city and river was established in 1789 by George Washington. Here is the home of the famous "Springfield Rifle" which has given Springfield the title of "Rifle City." Basic mechanical skills developed here by generations of metal workers have made Springfield the "Cradle of Craftsmanship" in America. The public may visit the grounds and buildings by arrangement with the Office of Public Information.
SMALL ARMS MUSEUM on the grounds of the Springfield (U. S.) Armory is considered one of the finest of its kind in the world. It was after visiting this museum that Longfellow wrote his famous poem, "The Arsenal at Springfield."
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Entrance to the Administration Building, Springfield (U. S.) Armory, whose site was selected by George Washington in 1789.
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FINANCIAL SITUATION
Though having one of the lowest municipal tax rates in Massachusetts, Springfield has been continuously developing without unduly burdening the public and has a total outstand- ing net bonded indebtedness of but $12,346,000. Economy is the rule of Springfield's admin- istration though large appropriations for permanent improvements are made yearly. Spring- field has five commercial banks and six savings banks; additional banks : two Co-op., one Fed- eral Land Bank. Due to its being so accessibly located Springfield was chosen as the logical location for the establishment in New England of the district branch of the Federal Farm Loan System.
Administrative office building of the SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, 1250 State Street, Springfield.
Small in its beginning, the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company was orig- inally housed in two rooms, and its purpose was to provide fire insurance protection to people in and around Springfield.
In its life span of over 100 years, the "Springfield" has grown to be one of the largest property insurance companies in the Country, with branch offices in Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Detroit and Toronto, Canada. Together with its affiliated companies, the New England Insurance Company and Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Company, it is now known as the "Springfield Group." And each of the three companies is now authorized to write all types of insurance protection (except life, endowments and annuities) in virtual- ly all parts of the world.
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CHURCHES
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OLD FIRST CHURCH ON COURT SQUARE stands on the site of the original meeting house built in 1645. The present chapel, designed after the manner of Christopher Wren, was built by Isaac Damon in 1819.
PARKS
Mountain Goats from Asia are seen at the Zoo in Forest Park.
FOREST PARK, one of the foremost natural parks in the country, covers 756 acres. Here are more than 30 tennis courts, well-kept baseball diamonds, a perfect lawn bowling green, and groves, remaining much in their natural state which conceal many secluded benches and tables for picnic parties. Here, too, is a zoo with lions, deer, buffalo, monkeys and birds. Porter Lake, where boating and fishing may
be enjoyed, is within the park. In season can be seen iris, mountain laurel, rhododendron, roses and unique among the waterflowers, the Egyptian Lotus.
BARNEY INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT (In Forest Park) contains industrial exhibits of Greater Spring- field manufacturers showing their early and modern products. Open to the public daily from 1 to 6, ex- cept Monday and Tuesday.
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RETAIL TRADE
While Springfield has an estimated population of 168,500 people, its retailers serve a territory containing 656,512 population. Springfield retail sales for 1955 are estimated to be $510,000,000. The two main department stores of Springfield do an annual business in ex- cess of $22.000,000. The large proportion of merchandise carried in Springfield is of a qual- ity nature.
WHOLESALE TRADE
Springfield is served north, east, south and west by trunk line railroads and it has eon- sequently become a well-known jobbing center. Stocks carried in Springfield cover practically every well-known product manufactured in the United States applicable to the northern elimate. Springfield is the distributing center for all of New England for many items.
CIVICS AND WELFARE
Of outstanding value is the work done by the City Planning Board through whose efforts a definite arrangement for the control of the future growth and development of the city is projected and maintained.
HOSPITALS
Hospital facilities are more than complete, for the community is fortunate in possessing four hospitals caring for general cases, two hospitals maintained particularly for the care of maternity cases; and one hospital for diseases requiring isolation, erected by the city at a total cost of approximately $750,000. Beautifully modern, a wing of the Springfield Hospital, erected at a cost of $2,500,000, was opened late in 1931. Springfield is fortunate also in being the home of the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children for the whole New England area. Medical and surgical treatment may be had from many physicians and surgeons of re- pute. New Wesson Maternity Hospital open in September, 1953 at a cost of approximately $2,000,000. New Municipal Hospital costing approximately $6,000,000 was opened in early sum- mer 1954.
The Springfield Hospital and Newly completed Wesson Maternity Hospital, the most modern in the country. Springfield Hospital has facilities for 385 patients and the Wesson Hospital has facili- ties for 193 patients. Wesson Maternity, 85 beds, 112 bassinets.
Health and sanitation are carefully guarded. Through our school system the health of the children is given more than adequate attention.
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The Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children, Springfield, Massachusetts, owned and operated by the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine was opened in 1925.
This hospital, one of seventeen such institutions, has a 60 bed capacity and serves the New England States area together with central and eastern New York State. Approximately 275 children under 14 years of age and regardless of race, creed, or color, are hospitalized each year. During 1955, 3,687 patients were examined and treated in the out-patient department.
The Springfield unit has established an outstanding record since its opening in 1925. Over 9,088 children have been admitted for treatment and 8,497 patients have been examined and treated in the enlarged out-patient department that has a record of over 97,749 out- patient visits.
The hospital operates with a paid staff which includes doctors, nurses, nurses' aides, di- rector, assistant director, brace maker, custodians, firemen, maids, kitchen and diningroom personnel, office clerks, X-ray specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, recreation- al therapist and laundry personnel.
McGown Memorial Library at American International College built in 1949. Known as one of the most modern and well-equipped small college libraries in New England.
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Springfield possesses every type of amusement and recreation offered in cities of its size -theaters, dancing salons, boating, canoeing, golfing, tennis-all of these are available. Su- pervised recreation for children is made possible through the very efficient work of the Spring- field Park Department, which operates 146 public playgrounds, lands and parks covering more than two thousand acres.
Springfield College Memorial Field House, dedicated in February, 1948, to Springfield College Students and Alumni who died in World War II.
THE CROSSROADS OF NEW ENGLAND
Springfield is the center to which tourists come over excellent highways, and through which they pass enroute to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, as well as to points of interest in Eastern Massachusetts.
Springfield is a trading center for a population estimated at 656,512. To the community are attracted these persons who seek adequate shopping facilities, excellent stores, fine res- taurants and hotels.
The industrial prestige of the city has been developed as a result of the skill of its workers in mechanical trades. It is in a sense an agricultural base, for here are located the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, the Hampden County Improvement League, and many other agencies working co-operatively for the development of agriculture throughout all of New England.
Springfield is the Western Gateway to New England, and the most easily accessible city in New England from points outside thereof. During 1955, 550,000 persons attended 51 con- ventions, trade shows and the Eastern States Exposition. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce operates a Convention and Visitors Bureau which actively solicits convention busi- ness and renders a maximum of co-operation to convention groups meeting in this city; it has for more than sixty years functioned in a capacity as a counsel and guide not only to citizens of the community, but to those from other cities seeking information or advice about the city.
It is ready to co-operate in every practicable way to assure interested persons that they will receive adequate and reliable information concerning the community and its activities.
ADVANTAGES AND CLAIMS
In summation Springfield has developed a balance of beauty, education, finance, indus- try, commercial and recreation.
SPRINGFIELD GOVERNMENTAL DIRECTORY
City Election Tuesday following First Monday in November Odd Years
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ORGANIZER
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TOWN MAY
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City Government Organized First Monday in January
MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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Mayor-Daniel B. Brunton; Clerk, Helen R. Shea. City Clerk-Clifford F. Smith; Assistant City Clerk, Rose A. Pollard.
City Collector-James J. Murphy.
City Treasurer-Francis E. J. Callaghan, Asst. Treas., A. Omer Moulton.
City Messenger-Edward J. Connolly, Jr.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
President-Justin G. Cavanaugh. 1st Ward-Arthur J. McKenna. 2d Ward-Daniel J. Sullivan. 3d Ward-John Morg Foley. 4th Ward-John F. Donovan. 5th Ward-Edward F. O'Neil. 6th Ward-John F. Murphy, Jr. 7th Ward-Raymond F. Sullivan. 8th Ward-Justin G. Cavanaugh.
Clerk-Clifford F. Smith.
COMMON COUNCILMEN
President-Stanley J. Zarod. 1st Ward-Gerald F. McCormick, John J. Connolly. 2d Ward-Francis A. Doyle, Harold J. H. Walsh.
3d Ward-Genaro G. Sarno, James L. Grimaldi, Joseph Bonavita.
4th Ward Rodman G. Johnson, Anthony A. Gentile, Paul R. Mason.
5th Ward- Leland A. Stone, Tyco M. Peterson. 6tlı Ward-C. Clement Easton, I. Willard Norkin. 7th Ward-Dana L. Coulson, Charles E. Field. 8th Ward-Daniel C. Carey, Stanley J. Zarod. Clerk-Frank A. Lindquist.
City Officers
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Board on Claims-The Mayor, Alderman John F. Murphy, Jr. and Councilman Stanley J. Zarod. City Property-Alderman Raymond F. Sullivan, Coun- cilmen, Joseph Bonavita and Paul R. Mason. Comics Regulation-Bessie A. Nye, Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf, Rev John P. Lucey, Rev. Bryan F. Archibald and Chief of Police Raymond P. Gallagher. Expressway Committee-Alderman McKenna, Coun- cilman McCormick, Planning Board Engineer, Supt. of Streets and Public Works Engineer.
Finance-The Mayor, Alderman Raymond F. Sullivan, Councilmen Zarod, Petersen and Walsh.
Fire Department-Aldermen Arthur J. McKenna, Edward F. O'Neil, Councilmen Grimaldi, Stone and Connolly.
Indemnification-Alderman. Daniel J. Sullivan, Coun- cilmen Norkin and Walsh.
Independence Day-Aldermen Murphy, Jr. and Mc- Kenna, Councilmen Norkin. Doyle and Connolly and Dennis J. Brunton, William P. Forrest and June Hamel.
Legislative Matters-Aldermen Cavanaugh and Murphy, Jr., Councilmen Stone, Connolly and Grimaldi.
Off-Street Parking Commission-Alderman Donovan, Councilmen McCormick and Doyle, Ralph H. Alden. Patrick J. Curran, Frederic W. Fuller, Jr. and Thomas Costello, Sr.
Public Utilities Commission-Aldermen D. Sullivan and Donovan, Councilmen Sarno, Doyle and Bonavita, Bolac S. Midura, Peter Karalekas, Kenneth LeMere. Stadium Committee-Alderman R. Sullivan, Council- men Connolly and Stone, Charles Ryan, Jr., Joseph
Napolitan, Webster H. Gay, Raymond Superneau and Robert W. Taft.
Supervisors of the Department of Streets and Engineer- ing-The Mayor, Alderman Edward F. O'Neil, Coun- cilman Anthony A. Gentile.
Traffic Commission-Alderman Foley, Councilmen John- son and Carey, Chairman of Planning Board, Chief of Police, Chief of Fire Dept., Supt. of Streets and Engineering, or their representatives, and the Traffic Engineer.
Zoning Law Revision-Alderman John Foley, Coun- cilmen Stone and Grimaldi. Also City Solicitor Charles D. Sloan, Building Commissioner, Edward J. Breck as member of the Planning Board and the Planning Board Engineer.
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Enrollment-Aldermen Murphy, Jr., R. Sullivan and Cavanaugh.
Elections and Returns-Aldermen Foley, Donovan and O'Neil.
Ordinances-Aldermen McKenna, D. Sullivan and Foley.
COMMITTEES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Enrollment-Councilmen Easton, Grimaldi and Gentile. Elections and Returns-Councilmen Doyle, Carey and Gentile.
Ordinances-Councilmen Easton, Connolly and Carcy. City Solicitor-Charles D. Sloan.
Associate City Solicitor-Donald Clancy; Ist Asst., Edward L. Donnellan; 2d Asst., Vincent P. Pessolano. City Auditor-Berton E. Hale, office Municipal Build- ing.
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Deputy City Auditor-Arthur G. LaBine.
City Physician-Dr. John M. Maloney.
Asst. City Physician-Dr. William S. Conway, Dr. Francis A. Teta.
Streets and Engineering Department-Superintendent, James J. Sullivan; Deputy Superintendent of Streets, William H. Woodward; Deputy Superintendent of Sewers, Thomas P. Kennedy; Deputy Superintendent of Waste Disposal, Joseph F. Shea; Deputy Supt. Eng., Richard E. Dudley; Deputy Supt. Street Lighting, John Turner.
Chief Accountant-Mary V. Fitzgerald.
Election Commission-Jane L. Caswell, Joseph A. Lo- pardo and Isadore Gelin, Donald C. Metzger, Sec- retary.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Building Commissioner, Gordon Robertson; Deputy Commissioner, Leigh F. Morgan; Building Inspectors, Charles C. Cook, Jr., Harry C. Magee, Mario Pag- noni, Bernard Johanson, Silvio Galletti; Elevator Inspector, John C. Greenan; Inspectors of Wiring. Wilbur C. Field, James J. Harrington. Carl G. Berard, and Herman G. Hilse; Inspectors of Plumb- ing and Gasfitting. Harold L. Gosselin, Peter J. Curto and Joseph G. L. Hetu.
Board of Appeal -- Bernard B. Glazier, Chairman; Henry E. Angers, Morris W. Maloney, John J. O'Connor, Cosmo M. Ansara, William Morris.
Assessors-Vernon E. Bradley, Michael P. Pessolano, Stephen D. O'Brien.
Department of Publie Welfare-Kathlyn G. Smyrl, Dr. Wm. B. Coen. Edward D. Fisher. Dr. John JI. Kane, John B. McCormick; Agent, Thomas McElhone. Superintendent at City Home-William J. McCann.
Superintendent of Public Buildings-Horace B. Sorn- horger.
Water Commissioners-The Mayor, Anthony McQuade and George T. Horne.
Chief Engineer of Water Works-Peter C. Karalekas. Water Registrar-John W. Costigan.
Collector of Water Rents-James J. Murphy. Health Commissioner-John C. Ayres.
Board of Public Works-Harry J. Marceau, Andrew J. Ahearn, Cornelius W. Phillips.
Fire Commissioners-Alderman Arthur J. McKenna, Leon H. Hutchins, George D. Cummings, Herbert S. Terrill and Stanley J. Woods.
Chief-Rene Patingre.
Park Commissioners-David A. Goggin, William J. Wenk, Edward J. O'Brien, Thomas A. Quinn and William Lieberman.
License Commissioners-Gerald D. Fitzgerald, Wayne H. Latham, Richard F. Carroll, Chairman.
Public Health Council-Mary T. Corcoran, Joseph R. Jennings, Dr. Joseph V. Corriveau, Ralph E. Bur- land, Dr. George A. Wassos, Jr., Dr. Joseph Pen- dola, Dr. John C. Ayres, ex-officio.
Sealer of Weights and Measures-Carl E. Hawkins, Deputies, Ralph H. O'Malley, Errol M. Beebe, James Roberts, Thomas B. Walsh.
Real Estate Custodian-John Tehan. Purchasing Agent-Charles M. Healey.
City Planning Board-Edward J. Breck, Charles A. Windholz, Mrs. Ruth Winberg, Joseph J. Aberdale, John F. Tehan, James T. Sheehan, Mayor ex-officio, Chairman, Board of Public Works, ex-officio and Chairman, Board of Park Commissioners, ex-officio.
SUBORDINATE OFFICERS
Fence Viewers-George Chevrler, Edward A. Treadwell, Francis X. Clarke.
Inspector of Animals-Dr. Donald M. Snow.
Inspector of Lime-Morgan D. O'Connell.
Inspector of Milk and Food Chemists-MIchael G O'Connor.
Inspector of Slaughtering-Dr. Donald M. Snow. Municipal Chime Ringer-G. Wesson Clow.
Measurer of Lumber-Herbert E. Wilkinson.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Headquarters, 80 Court Street.
Board of Police Commissioners-Fred M. H. Ziter, M.D., Chairman; Raoul J. Vezina, Vice Chairman; Delia T. Higgins, Secretary; Walter J. Kenefick, Frederick W. Hemsworth.
Chief of Police-Raymond P. Gallagher.
Deputy Chief-Francis M. Gallagher.
Captains-John J. Crowley, John F. Lyons. James J. Collins, James J. McCarthy, Edward T. Cullen, Richard M. Hickey.
Lieutenants-Frederick J. Cullen, Daniel J. Holland, Joseplı E. Wallace, Philip M. Griffin, Francis L. Ruel. Wilfred J. Moore, Russell T. Richmond, Thomas J. Kelliher, William J. Dufficy, George E. Lovett, Jr., Edward J. MacDonald.
Captains-6. Lieutenants-12. Sergeants-33.
Patrolmen- 297. Executive Secretary-Bertha M. Saunders.
Policewomen-4. Matrons-4 and 1 part time.
Chauffeurs-6 including in patrol. Radio Engineer-1.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Headquarters. 86 Court.
The Force at present numbers 493 men as follows: The chief, 3 deputy chiefs, 7 district chiefs, 1 supt. 125-Walker. of fire alarms, 1 asst. to supt. of division of fire 13-State and Spring. alarm telegraph, 1 supt. of division of repairs, 1 132-Spring, West Side. chief inspector, Fire Prevention Bureau 24 captains, 133-High, west of School.
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53 Lieutenants, 2 senlor clerks, 1 principal clerk, 1 executive secretary, 394 men. One company located at Indian Orchard. The whole apparatus of the de- partment at present consists of 7 chief's cars, 1 se- dan and 2 trueks for Fire Alarm Dept., 14 gasoline driven hose cars, 10 motor pumps-gasoline, 9 gaso- driven trucks, 1 gasoline squad car, 2 gasoline squad car brush, 1 panel and 1 truek for repair dept., 1 coach for inspection dept., 1 gasoline driven hose-car- spare, 1 gasoline driven truck-spare, 1-2 wheel dump gun, 39,700 feet of 212 inch hosc, 9,000 ft. of 11% incli hose, 7,550 feet of 34 inch hose, 60 hand fire extinguishers, fire alarm telegraph and telephone. Board of Fire Chiefs-Chief, Rene J. Patingre; Deputy Chiefs, W. F. Ward, F. M. Kennedy, E. C. Boyle; District Chiefs. Robert S. Jennings, F. Langton, R. F. Gavoni. D. Murphy, James E. Sullivan, George H. Lawler and Walter A. Rossmeisl; Principal Clerk, Anna R. Brook; Executive See., Elizabeth O'Con- nor; Senior Clk .- Typist, Madeline Vosburgh. Chief's office at Headquarters Building. 86 Court. Offiec honrs, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Div. of Fire Alarm Telegraph-Supt. Gabriel 0. Bc- dard, Asst. Supt., Edward L. Schelb.
Div. of Repairs-Supt., Norman D. Robert, 898 Dwight.
Hose Company No. 1-Located at 86 Court, Motor driven combination hose car, 1 Chief's car, 1 Supt. Fire Alarms car, 2 service trucks, 2 Deputy chiefs' cars. 1 Fire Prevention Car.
Hose Company No. 2-Located on Dwight cor. Patton Motor driven combination hose car, 1 Dist. Chief's car, 2 service trucks for Repair Dept., 1 spare car for District Chiefs.
Engine Company No. 3-Located on Oakland cor. Dickinson. Seagrave motor pumping engine, and motor driven combination hose wagon.
Engine Company No. 4-Located on Walnut, Seagrave motor pumping engine and motor driven combination hose car and 1 brush car.
Engine Company No. 5-Indian Orchard. Buffalo motor pumping engine, motor driven, combination hose ear and motor driven 65' aerial ladder, 1 hrush car and 1 ambulance.
Hose Company No. 6-Located at 25 Mill. Motor driven combination hose car.
Hose Company No. 7-Located at Taylor. Motor driven combination hose car, 1 spare 85 foot tractor drawn ladder truck.
Engine Company No. 8-Located at Winchester sq. Seagrave motor pumping engine, motor driver com- binatlon hose car, 1 Dist. Chief's car.
Engine Company No. 9-Located on Armory. Ward LaFrance motor pumping engine, motor driven combination hose car.
Hose Company No. 10-Located cor. Main and Hooker. Motor driven combination hose car, 1 Seagrave pumper.
Hose Company No. 13-Located cor. Pine and Cedar. Motor driven combination hose car, 1 spare hose wagon.
Pump Company No. 12-Located at 1265 Parker.
Pump Company No. 14-Located at 1045 Sumner av. Triple combination motor driven pumper.
Pump Company No. 15-Located at 883 Page blvd. Triple combination motor driven pumper.
Pump Company No. 16-Located at Massreco Triple combInation motor driven pumper. 1 hrush car.
Truck Co. No. 1-Located at 86 Court. Tractor drawn
100 ft. aerial ladder, one water tower driven by motor tractor.
Truck Co. No. 3-Located on Oakland. Gasoline tractor drawn 75 ft. aerial ladder truck.
Truck Co. No. 5-Oak, I.O. Motor driven 65' aerial ladder.
Truck Co. No. 6-Located on Mill. Gasoline tractor drawn 85 ft. aerial ladder truck.
Truck Co. No. 8-Located at Winchester sq. Tractor drawn 85 ft. aerial fadder truck.
Truck Co. No. 9-Located on Armory st. Gasoline tractor drawn 75 ft. aerial ladder truck.
Truck Co. No. 10-Located cor. Main and Hooker. Gasoline tractor drawn 85 ft. aerial fadder truck.
Truck Co. No. 12-Located at 1265 Parker. City service ladder truck.
Truek Co. No. 13-Located cor. Pine and Cedar. Gaso- fine tractor drawn 85 ft. aerial ladder truck.
Auxiliary Squad B-Located at Walnut street station. Squad wagon.
Springfield Armory Corps-Located at United States Armory. One motor driven combination hose and chemical car. The company attached to this com- binatlon includes the employees of the armory.
The Armory Corps does not respond to all alarms, but through the courtesy of the commandant Springfield has its services in an emergency.
Wages and salaries of company members are as fol- lows :- Permanent hose and laddermen: minimum, $63.60 per week, maximum, $77.20 per week: Cap- tains, minimum, $89.60 per week, maximum, $94.00 per week; Lieutenants: minimum, $81.20 per week, maximum, $85.20 per week.
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