Charles Rose, June 25th, 1870
On Saturday morning of June 25, 1870, at about 5:00 am an explosion occurred in the basement of107SouthWater Street. This three-story, 50 feet deep, brick building was occupied by Joseph Busier & Co. The building was used for the manufacture and storage of pyrotechnics. When the firemen arrived, the fire had taken the first and second floors. Charles Rose of the Hope Hose Co. was in the doorway playing a stream on the fire when another explosion happened. He was struck in the leg and side of his face by rockets. He and other firemen were thrown to the ground by the blast. When he was helped up, it was discovered that he was seriously injured. Charles Rose was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital. He died shortly after reaching the hospital.
On Tuesday June 28, Charles Rose’s remains were laid out in the second floor of Hope Hose Company’s House. A great number of Firemen and members of the community filed past his casket to pay their respects. At 4:00 p.m. his remains were taken to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for the religious services. After the services, the procession made up of members of the Hope Hose Co., the Fire Department, and the Oak Coopers Association. It was led by a Brass Band as it made its way to the Monument Cemetery where he was laid to rest in the Hope Hose plot.
Charles Rose, June 25th, 1870
On Saturday morning of June 25, 1870, at about 5:00 am an explosion occurred in the basement of107SouthWater Street. This three-story, 50 feet deep, brick building was occupied by Joseph Busier & Co. The building was used for the manufacture and storage of pyrotechnics. When the firemen arrived, the fire had taken the first and second floors. Charles Rose of the Hope Hose Co. was in the doorway playing a stream on the fire when another explosion happened. He was struck in the leg and side of his face by rockets. He and other firemen were thrown to the ground by the blast. When he was helped up, it was discovered that he was seriously injured. Charles Rose was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital. He died shortly after reaching the hospital.
On Tuesday June 28, Charles Rose’s remains were laid out in the second floor of Hope Hose Company’s House. A great number of Firemen and members of the community filed past his casket to pay their respects. At 4:00 p.m. his remains were taken to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for the religious services. After the services, the procession made up of members of the Hope Hose Co., the Fire Department, and the Oak Coopers Association. It was led by a Brass Band as it made its way to the Monument Cemetery where he was laid to rest in the Hope Hose plot.
Career History
Volunteer with the Hope Hose & SFE Company