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Rainbow Fire Company
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The Rainbow Fire Company is the oldest in Reading Pennsylvania. Founded on March 17, 1773.
 
image First Hand Engine 1770's. Currently on display in the Historical Society Of Berks County PA museum.
Station 1840-1870 A drawing of the Rainbow Fire Company firehouse occupied from 1840-1870.
Rainbow Fire Company The Rainbow Fire Company station house occupied in 1870.
Nott Steam Engine The Nott Steam Engine and team.
Member of rainbow Fire Company The members of the Rainbow Fire Company in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia May 11,1889.
Rainbow Fire Company The Rainbow Fire Company decked out for a parade.

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