Contributed by Town of Topsham
Description
The Androscoggin No. 2 is an 1850 hand engine, serial #385, built by William C. Hunneman & Co. of Massachusetts. It was purchased to replace an earlier Hunneman bucket tub. Often referred to as "Little Andy," it is a smaller class B machine.
Purchased at the Springfield Exposition, it arrived in Topsham on April 17, 1850, and was the active fire fighting machine in the town until 1920. It was then used by the Androscoggin Veteran Firemen's Association in musters in the New England Veteran Firemen's League. "Little Andy" was a top prize money winner in the league, and class champion several times. The engine has a record play (stream of water) of 226 feet, 3/4 inches.
About This Item
- Title: Androscoggin No. 2 hand engine of Topsham, 1850
- Creation Date: 1850
- Subject Date: 1850
- Location: Topsham, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Wood, metal
- Object Type: Physical Object
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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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