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Lillington’s Antique Engines – 1928 GMC/ALF, 1951 Ford/Seagrave

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Last week Lee Wilson paid a visit to Lillington, to photographer their two antique (and well-preserved) antique engines. The older one is a 1928 GMC/American LaFrance Type 99 triple combination, #G-125. (Shipped on June 27, 1928, says the Peckham database.) The newer one is a 1961 Ford/Seagrave pumper. (Model? Specs?) Both are housed in the …

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How Many New Fire Stations Have Opened in Raleigh and Wake County?

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The opening of Cary’s new fire station this week gets me thinking. How many newly constructed fire stations have opened in Raleigh and Wake County? Let’s take a look… Criteria: Purpose-built as a fire station, or Purpose-built to house a fire department. Thus can include town hall buildings or other combination structures Answer: At least …

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