Time Travel: Old Hand Pump from Fireman's Fair and a Trio of Now Deceased Harrison County Legends
By Dick Duez on February 26, 2023 from History Blog
Stuck between the two Bridgeport Fire Department trucks in this decades-old photo is an old hand pump that served the City of Bridgeport for many years. The pump used to be on display at the Bridgeport Fireman's Fair. The whereabouts of the pump, according to Dick Duez, is unknown since the Fair ended. 
It would be hard pressed to find a trio of men more well known at the time this photo was taken many years ago in front of the Harrison County Courthouse. From left are Victor "Block" Gabriel, John "Sheriff" Tiano, and Dominick "Beezeball" Basile.
Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. , the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing effortsDuez to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dickdo@citynet.net.
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