1901 SteamerRestored by North Andover

Photographed on February 23, 2023, aftera fresh coat of snow in front of its namesake, Lake Cochichewick, the North AndoverFire Department recently took back possession of this 1901 Amoskeag Steameraftera complete restoration by the Firefly Restoration Company of Hope (ME). The project took three years to complete at a cost of over$65,000. The steamerwas used fordecades before being acquired by the Derry (NH) DPWin the 1930s to be used to steam out fire hydrants and sewerlines. Once it fulfilled its use at the DPW, the Derry Fire Department took possession of it and showed it off in parades forseveral years. They felt it was only appropriate to return the piece to its original owners, sending it back to North Andoverwhere the restoration plan was hatched. The fine detail, authenticity and craftsmanship put into making this old girl rise and shine again is near unmatched and hard to find. It’s a true testament to years gone by.

- Fire News photos by Kevin White