Photo Gallery 1914-1949

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Photo 4: This 1929 photograph shows the 1917 Jeffrey chemical engine decorated as a ship honoring Captain James “Don’t Give Up The Ship” Lawrence, hero of the War of 1812. Maidenhead Township was renamed Lawrence Township in 1816 in honor of the heroic sailor. The members of the Lawrence Volunteer Fire Association created the float to participate in a parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the City of Trenton. William Sharp was the driver of the float. Pictured from left to right are Spencer Cornell, Pat Pilla, Joseph Pilla, James Hindley, Paul Paak, and Anthony Pilla. On the bridge is Robert Ross. The boy next to Ross is George Ziegler, son of Stephen Ziegler Sr.