Franklin  Engine 3 served the City of San Jose from Station # 3 located near Reed and First Street. During the Great Quake of 1906, Franklin Fire Station #3 collapsed on the engine.  The engine was dug out by the firemen and then fought fires throughout San Jose for more than two straight days.

Amoskeag Second Size – 700 gallon per minute 

coal fired steam fire pumper

Ordered February 10, 1890 – from J. W. Girvin Co. – Cost $4,345.00
Delivered May 26, 1890
Placed in service June 1, 1890
Returned to San Jose December 29, 2002