Contributed by Town of Topsham
Description
Pictured is Charles E. "Chubb" Colby, foreman of the Androscoggin Fire Company of Topsham, at the 1945 Labor Day fire muster in Lewiston. Chubb stands next to the Androscoggin No. 2, the company's hand engine, which won numerous competitions.
Chubb was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, but his family moved to Lisbon Falls when he was young. He served the Androscoggin Fire Company as foreman for much of the first half of the 20th century.
About This Item
- Title: Charles E. "Chubb" Colby, Lewiston, 1945
- Creation Date: 1945-09-03
- Subject Date: 1945-09-03
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: 2007-07-13bg
- Collection: Androscoggin Veterans Fire Association Collection
- Object Type: Image
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For more information about this item, contact:
Town of TopshamTopsham Historical Comm., Town Hall, 100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086
(207) 725-1303
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