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EARLY HISTORY
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1755
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Cumberland Engine No. 8 organized in Newbury Street (now part of Washington Street).
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December 2, 1761
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Moved to the South End (now Washington Street and Essex Street).
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January 16, 1763
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Firehouse burned.
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November 19, 1827
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New house built in Warren Street (now Warrenton Street).
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May 17, 1830
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Moved to Franklin School House, School Street.
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April 3, 1837
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Name changed to Tremont Engine No. 8 and moved to a new house near the Johnson School.
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1849
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Company disbanded.
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1852
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Engine No. 15 was changed to Boston Engine No. 8 and located on Commercial Street.
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October 31, 1859
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Hand Engine Company disbanded.
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November 1, 1859
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Steam Engine No. 8 placed into service at North Bennett Street (First Permanent Engine Company in the city).
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June 2, 1868
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Name changed to Northern Liberty Engine No. 8 and moved to a new house built in Salem Street, North End, with Hose 1.
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1873
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Company names discontinued, reverted back to numbered company only (Engine 8 - as it remains today).
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