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The Fresno Hook and Ladder Company was organized in February 24, 1877. Mr. Leopold (Lee) Gundelfinger was the fire chief, is seated in the center of the front row of this photograph. The other fire fighters starting in the back row, left to right, Charles Wainwright, John Elam, Lephonso Burks, Harry Rea, Charles DeLong, Louis Einstein, Charles Overholzer, and N.D. Gilbert. The front row from left to right are Fred Kramer, George Strine, Frank Tadlock, Steve Spano, John Dwyer, Wm. Lawrenson, Lee Gundelfinger (Chief), Will Silvers, John Welsh, Wm. H. McKenzie, Andrew Basso, and John Boyle. The Fresno Fire Commission was formed in May 14, 1881, having two cisterns installed and later a fire engine in July 1884. It was established on I Street stationhouse.
Gundelfinger, Leopold, 1858-1921--Photographs Fire departments--California--Fresno County--19th century--Photographs Fire fighters--California--Fresno County--19th century--Photographs Fresno (Calif.)--Social life and customs--Photographs
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