FDNY BROOKLYN ENGINE COMPANY 18 LOGBOOK 1883-1887 Thomas Doran 650 Hart St RARE!

Description

FDNY BROOKLYN ENGINE COMPANY 18 LOGBOOK, 1883-1887.
"Organized November 30, 1878 at 650 Hart Street near Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY"
Approximate Dimensions: 14" x 9"
Condition Description:
faded blue pebble three quarter leather hardcover logbook. Front cover has applied 3.25" x 5.5" square with dates of use in period writing. Corners on both covers are diagonal black leather with gilt border; similar 1" in width along spine. Corners are worn. Wear along the cover edges. Both covers are separated from the spine. Tape residue along spine of both covers. Front pastedown has "Watch" names in ink in the upper left corner. "Engine 16" written in the middle of the pastedown as well. Exterior of pages when closed have faded yet colorful
faux
marble presentation. Interior pages complete but in two sections with binding threads visible. Pages are number stamped; 185 of 288 are unused. Multiple entries by several individuals in black, blue and red ink in period writing. Found in old
Stern's
zipper close plastic packaging which appears to be for sheets or bedding. Price label on wrapper:
.00
. Book and wrapper do have a slight musty smell but it is not overwhelming.
Logbook Entry Dates:
December 6-31, 1883
June 14-July 2, 1884
December 19-31, 1884
June 12-30, 1885
December 17-31, 1885
January 1-5, 1886
December 27-28, 1886
February 9, 1887
Entries include:
Foreman and watch present, return of various engines from calls. Fireman on horse and walking patrol. Individuals leaving and returning from breakfast and dinner.
Also included is a Brooklyn, September 8th, 1883 printed General Orders No. 56 from Fire Department Headquarters.
The GO provides guidance on giving fireman one hour and fifteen minutes off when the polls are open to vote in the primary election. In pencil and period handwriting on the back are names of individuals on watch for five days: 24-28. Additional epherema includes paperwork, watch notes, envelopes.
We have additional photographs of the logbook and links to a picture of the Engine Company circa 1891 if they assist you in your decision to purchase it.
"One hundred and thirty-five years ago the fireman's life was a hard one. He would work 24 hours a day for seven days and have the eight day off. He could go home for meals twice a day. During his hours firehouse the time was taken up with housewatch duty, hydrant inspection, messenger service, detail to other companies for meals, house cleaning chores, and taking care of the horses. The salary for a first grade fireman was 0 a year or .46 a week for the 168 hour work week."
Stern's
(originally Stern Brothers)
was a regional department store chain serving the U.S. states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The chain was in business for more than 130 years.
In 2001, Stern's parent company Federated Department Stores opted to retire the Stern's brand. Most of the stores were immediately converted to Stern's corporate sibling Macy's, with others liquidated and reopened as Bloomingdale's.
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