From collection General Photograph Collection
Four men in front of fire house holding carriage and horse. Although not specifically identified, it is believed that this is the fire station that pre-dates the current structure at the corner of Truman Road and Main Street in Independence. According to Ron Yale, retired firefighter, the clapboard building was formerly a blacksmith shop down Crysler Ave just before the tracks, and then a garage for the fire department when it was moved to the original engine house on Osage between Maple and Lexington (See PHM1428). It was brought to the Osage location for a time and then removed once again to the lot at the corner of Main and Truman. It was placed on a brick foundation that allowed the fire department more space.
