The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . White is not in the group. THi: STOKV OF STKKATOi; 61 ment consisting of ten full paid men, including?chief and assistant chief, two captains and sixfiremen. It is -;iipplied witli an am))le e<|nii)mentof hose and ladiler :nns, fire hose, chemicaltanks, etc. Available for fire use are 2J8 iiy-drants, always in good conditi
The story of StreatorBeing an account of the growth of its institutions civic, social and industrial, with special reference to its manufacturing and business interests; together with an outline of its early history and life sketches of some of its leading citizens . White is not in the group. THi: STOKV OF STKKATOi; 61 ment consisting of ten full paid men, including?chief and assistant chief, two captains and sixfiremen. It is -;iipplied witli an am))le e<|nii)mentof hose and ladiler :nns, fire hose, chemicaltanks, etc. Available for fire use are 2J8 iiy-drants, always in good condition and ready foruse. The chief states that there is ami)le watersujii)ly and tlie jtressure is ^oiid, no niattay itssiiare as ])art of the school district. The total assessment in the town of Bruce,in which Streator is situated, for the cunentvear is $l.)l.,(;, of which only $40,4G8 is forthe city. The district schools receive $57,080and the high school $L3,388; the l)alance goes to. Fire Station No. 2. inches in diaiuctcr. At tlie walcrworUs are twopumi)s, one of 5,000,000 gallons and one gallons capacity, so the water sujijilyis always ample whatever may l)e the demandfor (ires. Tlie department is supplieil with aGamewell and tJaynor fire alarm system, withconnections covering the city on the streets andat central i)oints. Light Taxes—Small Bonded Debt. Taxation is liiilit and tliere i-; little bonded town, county and state. The ollicial rate of tax-ation is $( i)er $100 on i)ersonal $ per $100 on real estate, ))ased on avaluation of one-third the cash value of the]iroperty asse>roperty the owner pays approximately$ in taxes. 62 THE STORY OF STREATOR.
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