Friendship Honored for Preserving Local History   

·         The Fairmont Save Our History Preservation Award – a $10,000 award to one exemplary historical organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment to preservation and history education.

Ø       Winner: Silsby Restoration Project, Organization: Friendship Fire Department

The Friendship Fire Department based in Friendship, NY focused on preserving the first pieces of fire equipment purchased by the community in 1881.  In particular, this community has worked to preserve a Silsby steam powered fire pump, a hose cart, 1,000 feet of 2” fire hose and a pre-heater for the steamer. 

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