1955 Dreams

Dreams were realized on February 13, 1955 when the official cornerstone laying was effected for the present serviceable and attractive combination firehall and recreation building. Fingers and toes were chilled in a temperature that hovered a few degrees above zero on that afternoon. The cornerstone was donated by Roger Wolcott Hooker, an honorary member. President N. Emerson Walker was Master of ceremonies and Village Mayor Ashton C. McEvoy, also a fire company member, spoke briefly in appreciation. He called the building a 'symbol of independence of a company which was able to take care of itself.'