August 10, 1921 - 09:48 Hrs. - 2-Alarms - Box 354
97-103 South Canal Street at Lawrence Street
This fire involved the former Lyons Brewing Co., which was now owned by the city and was being used
as a warehouse for the City Market. An alarm was turned in from Box 354, at Mulberry Street and Centre
Market, at 09:48 hours, followed quickly by a second alarm, at 09:52. The chief's returns were sounded at
14:05 hours. The $13,000 fire loss would be equal to nearly $150,000 today, and was caused by the care-
less use of a torch.
The water tower is obviously quite busy, as is the steamer at left edge. On close examination, the steam-
er appears to be tractor-drawn, therefore probably being Engine 2. At the time, they were equipped with
a White, four-wheel tractor. They would've responded over River Street (McCarter Highway) to South Ca-
nal Street (Raymond Boulevard). There was a hydrant at Lawrence Street, just where they're parked. No-
te the use of the straight, truss wall ladders.
Hank Przybylowicz Collection