The collection contains annual reports, which include a record of the operation of
the fire department, giving in detail an account of the expenditures, alarms, losses
by fire, insurance thereon, valuation of property exposed, statistical tables and
general information. Annual reports for 1909-1919 also include a roster of each
company in the department. This collection also contains other miscellaneous
publications and a single fire department floor plan (undated) for Engine House No.
8, located at the intersection of West North Avenue and North Seventh Streets. The
floor plan includes detailed drawings of the foundation plan, first floor plan, and
second floor plan and is assigned the project number 40 – F2-349.
