Jack was a bona fide fire dog of Old New York, but the 10-year-old Dalmatian was also called a professional tramp. That’s because in his early days, before he became a hero, Jack was not completely loyal to his official company, Ladder 9 on Elizabeth Street. He enjoyed spending time at other firehouses and hobnobbing with Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt at his favorite Bowery restaurant.
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1895: Jack, the Fire Dog of FDNY Ladder 9 Who Dined With Teddy Roosevelt
Posted: 17th January 2023 by The Hatching Cat in Dog Heroes, FDNY Horses/MascotsTags: 209 Elizabeth Street, FDNY history, Ladder Company 9, Michael F. Lyons, Military Hall
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