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BUILDING-STRUCTURE INVENTORY FORM
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NEW YORK STATE PARKS AND RECREATION SERIES
ALBANY, NEW YORK ISIX1474-047() NEG. NO.
YOUR NAME`S"own of Southold/SPLIA DATE: November 1986
YOUR ADDRESS: Town Hall Main Road TELEPHONE: ( 516 ) 765-1892
outho d , . , N. Y. 11971
ORGANIZATION (if any):So»thol d 'Town Cnmmunity nev .l o m .nt Off1Ce
IDENTIFICATION (John Singley (Mullen)
I. BUILDING NAME(S): Carriage Maker'
2. COUNTY:_ Suffolk TOWN/CITY: Southold VILLAGE: Seuthol_d
:3. STREET LOCATION: _MRJ n RQ��
Route 25 _ north Siai a
4. OWNERSHIP: a. public ❑ b private [�
5. PRESENT OWNER: Dick Mullen_, Sr. ADDRESS: game
0. USti: Original: Present:
7. ACCESSIBILITY TO PUBLIC Exterior visible from public road: Yes ® No ❑
Interior accessible: Explain
DESCRIPTION
S. BUILDINCI a. clapboard ❑ b. stone ❑ c. brick KI d. board and batten ❑
MATERIAL: e. cobblestone ❑ F. shingles ❑ g. stucco ❑ other:
`). STRUCTURAL a. woad frame with interlocking joints ❑
SYSTEM: b. wood frame with light members ❑
(if knLWFI) c. masonry load bearing walls EYE
d. rnetal (explain)
e. other
10. C'ON1)IT]0N: a. excellent ❑ b. good %] c. fair ❑ d. deteriorated ❑
11. INTFGRITY: a. original site X] b. moved ❑ if so,when"
c. list major alterations and dates (if known):
Rees extension built ca . 19248.
SD-RSM VIII-7
12. PHOTO: From South west 13. MAP: NYS DOT Southold Quad
Pront (south) and west elevation Enlarged
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14. THREATS TO BUILDING: a. none known b. zoning❑ e. roads ❑
d, developers ❑ e. deterioration ❑
f. other:
15. RELATED OUTBUILDINGS AND PROPERTY:
a. barn C3 b. carriage house ❑ c. garage ❑
d. ,privy ❑ e. shed ❑ f. greenhouse ❑
g. shop ❑ h. gardens ❑
i. landscape features:
j. ether:
16. SURROUNDINGS OF THE BUILDING (check more than one if necessary):
a,open land LK b. woodland ❑
c.. scattered buildings CK
d.densely built-up ❑ e. commercial QX
f. industrial ❑ g. residential IN
h.other: boat yard
17. INTERRELATIONSHIP OF BUILDING AND SURROUNDINGS:
(Indicate if building or structure is in an historic district)
Low density area of historic Southold. The Main Road
is lined with large trees and many interesting old
structures and surrounded by lawns and greenery.
Pi. OJ IIFR NOTABLE FEATURES OF BUILDING AND SITE (including interior features if known):
2--story, 3-bay, flet roof brick building. 6/'6 windows.
_ SIGNIFICANCE
11). DATE OF INITIAL CONSTRUCTION: late lgth century* Prior to 1858
ARCHITECT:
BUILDER:
20. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE:
Garage prior to 1929.
According to a local report John Singley was a carriage
maker in the 1800' ; and built Southold' s first fire
truck.
Single carriage shop on 1358 and on 1873 Maps.
21. SOURCES: *Dick Mullen Jr. Interview 10/1986.
Wm. Albertson, Interview 10/86. 765-2698
Chace. Map of Suffolk County. 1858
22. THENIF.
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he following historical view shows essentially many of the highlights of Hook and
Ladder's 100 years of service to Southold. Most of this information is derived from
the yellowed pages of the Cairns and Brothers Fire Company Register; paper brittled �
with age, holding the only documented facts that reveal the story of Hook & Ladder,
and the men who served through the years.
The different writing styles of the various secretaries are noted, the comparisons are made,
and the results show the preferred as being the more descriptive comical style, allowing a more
honest view into Hook & Ladder's lively past: 11-7 —Quite a skirmish with several votes
being taken as ro having Virginia Baked or Fresh Ham — Final vote 8-7 for fresh. By
comparison, when the minutes reflect a simple "Met and et" variety of writing, the sequence of
events is interrupted and the research left to one's imagination, reminding us that the volunteer
fireman's primary concern is the present. When the alarm sounds the priorities are quickly
summoned.
Eagle Hook and Ladder Company #1
February 13th 1886
The first official meeting was called to order on February 13th at the old Case house near
the corner of Boisseau Avenue and Main Street. After a brief election, H,G. Booth was elected
Foreman; William A. Glover, Assistant Foreman; \killiam Cochran, Secretary; and John Singley,
Treasurer.
Secretary Cochran read the proposed by-laws to the membership for approval and, after
several amendments were made, the motion for t`ieir acceptance was carried. The design for
the uniforms met with as much discussion. A lively debate ensued and eventually a blue blouse
with eagle breast work, red belt and black derby hat emerged as the official uniform of Eagle
Hook and Ladder.
March 8th was offered as the day for their next meeting. This was accepted and the men
were dismissed. Thus, a viable fire company was born and a prominent period in the history
of Southold recorded.
Going To Work
John Sin le Jr. a man of talent and affluence, played a leading role in the formative
years of Hook and Ladder. Already elected Treasurer, Singley enjoyed a reputation as a skilled
wagon maker and blacksmith. His prowess in this =ield was noted by his fellow firemen and he
was contracted to build Hook and Ladder's first Hand Truck; his fee was a mere $100.00. Soon
after the completion ;ftp5ingley buck. the July 4th parade gave ample opportunity for both
Protection Engine and Hook and Ladder to show off their new apparatus and uniforms. The
line of march, began at the Albertson general store (now Albertson Realty) and proceeded to
the Protection Engine Company's meeting house (presently Church of the Open Door) where
the proud members of Southold's two fire companies basked in the celebration of the day.
A New Location
By September of 1886, the membership had grown to 34 men. Soon, the services of John
Sin le , Jr. would a ain be needed. His generous offer to lease a building in his ownership
was eagerly accepts committee consisting-o --Io n Quarty, J.B. Young and William Gagen
promptly procured the furnishings for the meeting room. This building would suffice until 1909
when the company decided a new truck house was needed. A vote to Uease the land in front
of the present quarters was carried. The commit•ee proposed a 2 story, 20' x 40' building a
consisting of truck room below and meeting area on the second floor. This motion was carried
as was the motion that an oyster supper be the very first meal enjoyed upon the completion
of the new truck house.
100th Anniversary. Southold Fire Department. September 6, 1986 \� `•