Springfield Township Historical Society

Preservation, Research, Education

Early Days of Firefighting

A Family Fun afternoon
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1 to 3:00 PM
Flourtown Fire Company
1526 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown
with Oreland Fire and Wyndmoor Hose Companies

Join us to learn about the evolution of firefighting through the years. From bucket brigades and horse-drawn pumps to engines, ladders, and rescue trucks. Hear from our Springfield Township Volunteer Firefighters share stories of their own firehouses.

Discover some historic treasures on our Scavenger Hunt.

An event for all; both young and the young at heart.

~ Rain or Shine ~~ Refreshments ~

 


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Image of Bethlehem Pike Toll Gate in Flourtown, PA. in 1906.
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Students at the Carson Valley School
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Arial view of ET Stotesbury estate, Whitemarsh Hall highlighting the origina location of garden urns.

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