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EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) is a historic place in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1996, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 96000968.

Buffalo, Erie County, New YorkListed June 28, 1996NRIS #96000968★ National Historic Landmark
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What is EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)?

Edward M. Cotter is a fireboat in use by the Buffalo Fire Department at Buffalo, New York, United States. Originally named William S. Grattan, it was built in 1900 by the Crescent Shipyard of Elizabeth Port, New Jersey. Due to age, it was rebuilt in 1953 and renamed Firefighter upon its return to service. The following year it was renamed Edward M. Cotter. Its namesake, Edward Cotter, was a Buffalo firefighter and leader of the local firefighters union who had recently died.

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Listing details

Name
EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat)
City
Buffalo
County
Erie County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
June 28, 1996
NRIS reference number
96000968
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.87219, -78.87282
When was EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) listed on the National Register?

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1996.

Where is EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) located?

EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) is located in Buffalo, Erie County, New York at approximately 42.87219, -78.87282. See the map above.

Is EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. EDWARD M. COTTER (fireboat) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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