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Engine Company No. 11 3A164 |
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Organized January 15, 1885, Nashville's first African-American
fire unit, Engine Company No.4, was located at 424 Woodland
St. On January 2,1892, Capt. c.c.Gowdy, hoseman Harvey
Ewing, and reel driver Stokely Allen were killed while battling
a fire which destroyed a full city block in the business district,
along 3rd Avenue North. Funeral services for the fallen
firefighters were held in the State Capitol building on January 6,
1892. In 1923, Engine Co. 4 moved to North Nashville and
became Engine Co. 11. In 1966, Engine Co. 11 moved to its
present location.
1745 18th Ave North, Nashville. Davidson County Tennessee
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