In the days before the Central Fire Station was built in LaPorte, each
ward of the city had its own volunteer fire department.  When a fire alarm
sounded, the firemen would pull the hose cart to the scene of the fire.  Races
between the different fire companies were held to prove the speed at which
they could arrive at a fire scene.

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(Note: children peeking around the back corner of the building)

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