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peteb — 2010-05-18T00:57:30Z

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peteb — 2010-05-05T17:10:20Z

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JohnJoseph — 2010-05-05T05:01:36Z

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- The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Avenue and Grove Avenue, in the northwest corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the firemen's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. Tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct the view of the ["Genesee River"], which was previously visible from here.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]	+ The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Avenue and Grove Avenue, in the northwest corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the firemen's graves lie next to the final resting place of several victims of the ["Steam Gauge and Lantern Works Fire"]. Tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct the view of the ["Genesee River"], which was previously visible from here.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]

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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T04:03:00Z

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- The '''Firemen's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1843"]. In ["1880"], the ["Rochester Firefighters Benevolent Association"] realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot. The monument was re-dedicated on September 9, 1984.	+ The '''Firemen's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1843"].
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- The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the firemen's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. Tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct the view of the ["Genesee River"], which was previously visible from here.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]	+ In ["1880"], the ["Rochester Firefighters Benevolent Association"], realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot. The monument was re-dedicated on September 9, 1984. + + The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Avenue and Grove Avenue, in the northwest corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the firemen's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. Tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct the view of the ["Genesee River"], which was previously visible from here.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]
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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T03:41:47Z

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- The '''Firemen's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1843"]. In ["1880"], the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.	+ The '''Firemen's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1843"]. In ["1880"], the ["Rochester Firefighters Benevolent Association"] realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot. The monument was re-dedicated on September 9, 1984.
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- The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the fireman's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. This area once had a grand view of the mighty ["Genesee River"]. That view is now gone due to tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct that view.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]	+ The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the firemen's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. Tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct the view of the ["Genesee River"], which was previously visible from here.[[Footnote((Information for this article taken from ''[https://dspace.lib.rochester.edu/retrieve/5415/Rathbun.pdf In the Finest Tradition]'' By Dan McBride and [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/index.cfm?PAGE=3068 Epitaph Newsletter, Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990].))]]

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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T03:35:24Z

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:31:27Z

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:30:21Z

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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T03:29:16Z

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- The '''Fireman's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1844"]. In ["1880"], the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.	+ The '''Firemen's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1843"]. In ["1880"], the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.

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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T03:27:14Z

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	+ The '''Fireman's Plot''' was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in ["1844"]. In ["1880"], the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transferred to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.
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- \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(Mt. Hope Cemetery)]] \|\|	+ The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidentally, the fireman's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. This area once had a grand view of the mighty ["Genesee River"]. That view is now gone due to tree growth and buildings on the ["University of Rochester"] River Campus now obstruct that view.
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- - - - - The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot. - - The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidently, the fireman's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. This area once had a grand view of the mighty Genesee River. That view is now gone due to tree growth and buildings on the [University of Rochester] Campus now obstruct that view. - - - - A similar plot also exsist in ["Holy Seplchure"]. - - - - - (Information for this article taken from In the Finest Tradition By Dan McBride and Epitaph Newsletter Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990)	+ (Information for this article taken from ''In the Finest Tradition'' By Dan McBride and ["Epitaph Newsletter"] Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990)

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:22:58Z

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:21:26Z

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:09:25Z

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- The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in [[Mt. Hope Cemetery]] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.	+ The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in ["Mt. Hope Cemetery"] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.
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- A similar plot also exsist in [[Holy Seplchure]].	+ A similar plot also exsist in ["Holy Seplchure"].

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T03:03:52Z

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- The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in [Mt. Hope Cemetery] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.	+ + + + The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in [[Mt. Hope Cemetery]] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot.
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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T02:58:42Z

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	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(Mt. Hope Cemetery)]] \|\| + + + + The Fireman's Plot was first purchased in [Mt. Hope Cemetery] for the purpose of burying fallen firefighters in 1844. In 1880, the Firemen's Benevolent Association realizing more space was needed, traded that plot for a larger section. The burials from the original plot were transfered to this new section. A 50 foot obelisk was also constructed for the new plot. On Sept. 9, 1880 a ceremony was held to dedicate the new Firemen's Plot. + + The plot is at the corner of Fireman's Ave and Grove Ave, in the North West corner of section BB. Coincidently, the fireman's graves lie just across the road from the Civil War Plot. This area once had a grand view of the mighty Genesee River. That view is now gone due to tree growth and buildings on the [University of Rochester] Campus now obstruct that view. + + + + A similar plot also exsist in Holy Seplchure. + + + + + (Information for this article taken from In the Finest Tradition By Dan McBride and Epitaph Newsletter Volume 10, Number 4 Fall 1990)

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T02:53:42Z

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JohnJoseph — 2008-07-25T02:50:28Z

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