Tag Archives: Fire Department

Person Hit By No. 2 Subway Train in Harlem

Posted on February 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

police tape in harlemAuthorities say a person has been struck by a southbound No. 2 subway train in Upper Manhattan. Continue reading →

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The Harlem Fire Watchtower, 1856

Posted on January 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The Harlem Fire Watchtower

A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the Mount Morris Fire Watch Tower, also known as the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower, serves as an important community landmark. Continue reading →

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Fire In Harlem on 115th Street

Posted on March 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Harlem:  Address is 280 West 115 Street at 7th Avenue. A 3rd alarm for fire on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of a five story multiple dwelling. All visible fire has been diluted, but fire remains at risk. 2:48:33 PM

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Harlem’s Historic Mount Morris Park Fire Tower

Posted on July 25, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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A prominent feature of Marcus Garvey Park and its neighborhood, the Mount Morris Fire Watch Tower serves as an important community landmark. In the 19th century efforts to contain fire in NYC included the construction of an extensive reservoir system and the Croton Aqueduct as well as the placement of round-the-clock watchmen at strategic vantage points. Continue reading →

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