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October 18, 1715
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Organized and located at the Town House.
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July 27, 1733
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Became Engine No. 2, near the Meeting House, at North Street and Clark Street.
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January, 1740
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A new company was organized, Hero Engine No. 6, and was located on Hancock Street.
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1799
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Company moved to Derne Street.
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1852
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Name changed to Melville Engine No. 6 and was located on Leverett Street.
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1853
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Moved into a new house on Wall Street with Hose No. 3.
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December 16, 1858
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Hand Engine Company was disbanded.
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January 1, 1860
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Steam Engine Company No. 6 placed in service and called Eclipse No. 6.
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June 2, 1868
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Name changed back to Melville Engine No. 6.
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1873
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Company names discontinued, reverted back to numbered company only (Engine 6).
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1889
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New quarters built on Leverett Street.
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