Boston Protective Department
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Boston Protective Department
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The Boston Protective Department was a salvage corps created by insurance companies in Boston, Massachusetts. The department was first organized in 1859 and granted a charter by the Massachusetts legislature in 1874. The department disbanded in 1959. Like many salvage corps, the employees were not employed by the city. During the department's heyday, it had 3 stations, usually old firehouses. In 1911, the department had 61 employees, which consisted of a superintendent, three captains, six lieut
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Salvage corps created by insurance companies in Boston, MA
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Protective_Department
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2023-11-19T13:36:39Z
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