Perrin-Walsh - 1920s-1930s - Boston, Massachusetts


   

In January 1930, Boston Rescue Companies 1 and 3 received new enclosed units. They had Federal chassis and bodies built by Perrin-Walsh of Boston. This was a big change over the open units and these rigs had more room for the more equipment the rescue companies were carrying.

 

   

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