After the Essex Fire (1957)
The Essex Fire was Aug 4, 1957. This photo was taken on Eastern Ave, just west of Taylor Ave. Notice Read’s Drugstore. Contributor – Mike Pudelkewicz
1950s
Nickel Family Home Movies, Turkey Point
Nickel Family Home Movies, 1940s-1960s These home movies screened as part of Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Baltimore Home Movie Day 2015” during their “Imagining Home” Opening, October 25th, 2015. Clips include “Rockaway Beach Volunteer Fire Department Training, 1947,” “Rockaway Beach 4th of July Parade, 1952,” and “Ancient and The Honorable and Ancient Nobles of the … Read more
Essex Fire Station #7 Lieut. Charles J. Horner’s Turncoat Donated to Museum
The granddaughter of Lieutenant Charles J. Horner, Blaze, recently donated the 70+ year old fire turncoat of her grandfather along with several historical photographs to the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River. Lieutenant Horner served at Essex Fire Station #7 which was housed in the building that the Heritage Society currently occupies. Horner also served as Captain … Read more