cfesting Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hello,Many months ago, there was a City of Allentown Firetruck thread, but I can’t find it. I’m looking for some info on their trucks/houses (specifically, Central). Anyone from the area have some knowlege? I can share the backstory if you'd like. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Reinhart Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 sent you a PM Quote Still the Greatest Name in Trucks...Bulldogs rule, The rest drool....Member ATHS and ATCA... Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/#findComment-200621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I live in Hellertown, not too far away and have a few friends on the AFD. What do you need to know??? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/#findComment-200626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfesting Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 My mother had a lot of family in Allentown, and as a child I spent a good chunk of each summer there. My wife and I are going on a roadtrip to New England this week, and we're breaking up the trip by spending the night in the Allentown area. Sadly, no time for a museum visit or anything. But, we'll run the dogs around Jordan Park, and then I'll show her where my Mom grew up.I had an uncle (my Mom's uncle, really) who did many years at AFD at an ancient firehouse. He would let me, looking back, "run wild" and provided me with great memories. He would have an Engine in the short driveway, and let me run the lights and sirens. Whee! I do remember the pole, and hoofmarks in the back of the bays where stalls used to be. Guessing by the neighborhood, he worked at Central (until the last part of his career). But looking at Google maps street view, the building looks bigger and newer than I remember. I think, with some info from RIch, that the building was rehabbed, perhaps? My visits would have been in the 70s and early 80s. That was the main question - Did the Central station move or get rehabbed? I'd like to walk by there. I believe the engine that I would play on was a 1957 B model. I did find an article in the Morning Call about a guy buying a 1957 fire truck from the city. His name was Charles Noti, and it sounds like over time he'd bought a few fire trucks and other city auction items. He's since died. Wonder what happened of his collection? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/#findComment-200632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You should email Kenny Snyder, he is an Allentown Buff and Historian. His email address is lti231@verizon.netTell him Randy Yardumian sent you. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/#findComment-200700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadstar Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 You should email Kenny Snyder, he is an Allentown Buff and Historian. His email address is lti231@verizon.netTell him Randy Yardumian sent you. Are you sure he should mention Randy??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/32382-allentown-firehousesengines/#findComment-200714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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