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Mystery Solved

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FIREGEEZER READER HANK BERGSON PURCHASED A BOX of vintage photographs at the Mt. Vernon (New York) VFD auction last Sunday. 

They were a collection of photos of chief officers from the past.  One of them was largely unidentified, labeled only as: ”J. W.”

Hank left a request with us asking if anyone had a list of former MVFD chiefs who could help identify the pic.  And his request was answered.  The mystery fire chief is James Wilkinson, Chief Engineer 1881 – 1882.

Hank kindly sent along a copy of Ch. Wilkinson’s picture for everybody to enjoy.

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