Burlington in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1

Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, September 29, 2010

1. Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 Marker

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Historical Note This fire company originated in 1849, when it was known as Hope Hose Company. It was not until 1872 when by an act of Legislature, the original name was changed to its present Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 This building erected 1967

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 40° 4.854′ N, 74° 51.593′ W. Marker is in Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and West Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 High Street, Burlington NJ 08016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hoskins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Important Men of 206 High Street, Burlington (within shouting distance of this marker); 218-220 High Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burlington County’s Historical Downtown (about 500 feet away); Engine of Industrial Progress

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(about 500 feet away); Hub of Transportation and Commerce (about 500 feet away); The Cottage 1872 (about 600 feet away); 31-33 West Union Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Located on West Pearl Street side of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, September 15, 2010

2. Located on West Pearl Street side of the building

Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 Marker and Building Are Located Next to the Delaware River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, September 15, 2010

3. Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 Marker and Building Are Located Next to the Delaware River

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010

4. Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 19, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.