Archive for December 14th, 2010
14
Dec
EARLY LOOK AT PORTLAND’S FIRE DEPT.
The Union Oil fire, June 26, 1911. Portland fire chief David Campbell
died in the fire shortly after entering the structure to make sure it
was clear of fire personnel.
Chief David Campbell
Chief Campbell driving his fire department vehicle.
Portland fire station- 9 at the corner of Southeast 35th and Belmont.
14
Dec
FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT DIED ON THIS DATE IN 1799
George Washington died at his Mount Vernon home from a
throat infection at the age of 67. His last words were”Tis well”.
Mount Vernon, Virginia
Washington’s tomb at Mount Vernon.
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