The story of firefighting in Raleigh and Wake County is almost as old as the county itself. The terrifying threat to wooden structures with minimal water supplies was well known to the planners who laid out Wake Countys first town in 1792. Wide streets were created to prevent fires from spreading between buildings. As early as 1802; citizens contributed to the purchase price of Raleighs first fire engine. More than 200 years later; the dedicated members of 23 fire departments answer the still-familiar cry of "fire!"Raleigh and Wake County Firefighting chronicles over a century of fire protection in North Carolinas capital city and surrounding county. Fire engines; fire stations; and the firefighters themselves are depicted in over 220 images culled from local newspapers; area archives; and personal collections. From Raleigh to Cary and Apex to Zebulon; both municipal and rural fire departments are remembered from their early beginnings. Stories of fires at Raleighs Yarborough Hotel in 1928; downtown Knightdale in 1940; and Pullen Hall at North Carolina State University in 1965 come alive; as do dramatic photographs from the old Mangels building fire; the North Raleigh tornado; and the flooding after Hurricane Fran.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This one is pretty good. the old pictures are pretty goodBy Dave GuirlAs a transplant in Milwaukee. I am always on the look-out for something that will increase my knowledge of the city. This one is pretty good. the old pictures are pretty good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Got this as a gift for my dad. he loved itBy GwenMy dad loved loved loved this book. If you have a dad who grew up in one of the cities that is covered by the Images of America book. they will love the historic pictures and info!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good pictures!By Rhodana HarlowVery informative and enjoyable. whether or not youve lived in Milwaukee! Great job with the pictures.
