Because Of The Smith Tower..
On September 27, 1927, the
Seattle Fire Department took delivery of this Ahrens-Fox, Model
NS-4, triple combination pumper and hose, at a cost of $13,000.
It was purchased because at that time its powerful pumping capacity
could push water to the top of Seattle's Smith Tower, which at 42
stories, was the tallest building west of the Mississippi.
The most unique features of Apparatus #100 are the ball and
cylinder air chambers mounted
on top of the pump. Because this
is a piston pump and water comes through in surges, the
air chambers
equalize the pressure and smooth out the water stream.
Historical Photos
App 100 (Engine 2) 1927-1946
Photo credit: Seattle P-I Collection, MOHAI
App 100 in its final days with the SFD - in reserve at Station 28
Shown here with Engine 28 and Ladder 12 in 1955, just days before
being sold
App 100 prior to restoration - 1964
~ Apparatus 100 Company Assignments ~
Oct,
1927-1946,
Engine 2 - 2334-4th Ave
1946-1949
Reserve
1949-1950
Jan 24
Engine 6 - 101-23rd Ave S
Jan 24, 1950-1955, Sept 13th
Reserve
Sept 13, 1955
Sold
~ The Stations ~
SFD Fire Station #2 (1921-present)
App 100 (Engine 2) 1927-1946
SFD Fire Station
#6 (1932-present)
App 100 (Engine 6) 1949-1950
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