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Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma - Captain Davis Was All Fireman

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:04:05 GMT

I spoke with Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma At Walter's home in South Jersey. Walter and Lloyd are retired fireman from the Philadelphia Fire Department. They talk about Captain James G. Davis who instilled pride and camaraderie among the men at Engine 11 through discipline. Engine 11 was an African American unit only, from 1919 - 1952. Walter and Lloyd are two of five surviving firefighters who worked at Engine 11 before it was desegregated in 1952.

By mfeagans

Tags : Bella Vista, Captain Davis, Engine 11, James G Davis, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia stories, South Philadelphia, Walter Lindsay, digital storytelling, firefighter, fireman, oral history

Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma - Crossing The South Street Bridge Riding or Running

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 16:55:33 GMT

I spoke with Walter Lindsay and Lloyd Alma At Walter's home in South Jersey. Walter and Lloyd are retired fireman from the Philadelphia Fire Department. They tell us about the street games they played in the '30's growing up in West and South Philadelphia respectively, and some of the places they visited in the city. Engine 11 was an African American unit only, from 1919 - 1952. Walter and Lloyd are two of five surviving firefighters who worked at Engine 11 before it was desegregated in 1952.

By mfeagans

Tags : Devils Pocket, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Philadelphia stories, Ruby Street, South Philadelphia, The Pocket, Walter Lindsay, West Philadelphia, Wharton Street, deadblock, halfball, marbles, street games

Lloyd Alma - A Lot Of Them Oldtimers Didn't Know How To Drive

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:27:03 GMT

I spoke with Lloyd Alma, 90 years old, at his home in West Philadelphia. Lloyd talks about his days as a fireman in the Philadelphia Fire Department. He worked at Engine 11 for 8 years. Lloyd became the driver of the fire engine by default. From 1919 - 1952 Engine 11 and Fireboat 1 were manned by African-American fireman only. Lloyd is one of five surviving retirees who worked at Engine 11 before the Philadelphia Fire Department was desegregated in 1952.

By mfeagans

Tags : Engine 11, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia stories, digital storytelling, driving (1:08) , firefighter, fireman

Lloyd Alma - Salary $1900 a Year, Hours Unlimited

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:48:31 GMT

I spoke with Lloyd Alma, 90 years old, at his home in West Philadelphia. Lloyd talks about his days as a fireman in the Philadelphia Fire Department. He worked at Engine 11 for 8 years. From 1919 - 1952 Engine 11 and Fireboat 1 were manned by African-American fireman only. Lloyd is one of five surviving retirees who worked at Engine 11 before the Philadelphia Fire Department was desegregated in 1952.

By mfeagans

Tags : Bella Vista, Engine 11, Lloyd Alma, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Fire Department, Philadelphia stories, South Philadelphia, firefighter, fireman