Does anyone know anything about the Rodgers Fire Engine Co. that existed in Baltimore City
in the mid-1800's and was owned by John Rodgers and Sons of N. High St.? My
GGGrandfather's name was John Rodgers and the age is right but I know (almost for
certain) that this was not him. However, my gggrandfather lived in close proximity to the
Rodgers machine company so, I believe, it is probably some relation; perhaps a brother.
I guess what I am looking for is someone who may have done some research on the Rodgers
line that built the fire engines. Anyone have any information?
Below is some information from the internet
http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/fireapparatus.php
On April 13, 1855, the Sun Fire Co. of Alexandria, Virginia ordered a new fire engine for
$2400 from John Rogers, of Baltimore, Maryland. The Sun Engine, while in use during the
Civil War, was damaged to the amount of $250. Alexandria decided to sell the apparatus and
purchase a new steam engine. The Sun engine was sold June 30, 1887 to the Volunteer
Firemen's Association of NY City for $300.00. It was used as a parade piece until 1925
when it was one of the first of four engines donated to start the American Museum of
Firefighting.
http://oha.alexandriava.gov/friendship/ff-collections-exhibits.html
The Rodgers Pumper: Suction Engine or Hand Pumper built for Friendship by John Rodgers of
Baltimore in 1851.