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October 18, 1715
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Organized and located at the North Meeting House.
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July 27, 1733
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Named Copper Engine No. 5 and moved to Town House (where the Old State House now stands).
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1740
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Became Marlborough Engine No. 5 and kept same location.
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1827
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Located in Market Square.
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1831
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Moved to a house in Dock Square.
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1838
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Became Lyman Engine No. 5
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1852
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Name changed again, now to Extinguisher No. 5 and moved to East Street, (formerly Hand Engine No. 20).
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July 26, 1858
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The company was disbanded and a new company was organized and placed into service in East Boston.
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August 2, 1860
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Hand Engine Company disbanded.
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September 1, 1860
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Steam Engine No. 5 placed into service at a new house at 64 Marion Street, East Boston.
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October 1, 1867
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Was assigned a self-propelled steamer, but it frightened horses so badly it was later discarded and the horse-drawn
steamer was placed back in service.
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June 2, 1868
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Named Elisha Smith Engine No. 5.
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1873
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Company names discontinued, reverted back to numbered company only (Engine 5 - as it remains today).
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