The Independent Hose Company, organized in 1887, had their photograph taken at their headquarters at the Northside Engine House on Milwaukee (Seventh) Avenue. Standing: John Steinback, Joseph Widman, Matt Steinbach, Nick Schutz, Matt Pitts, Peter Ludwig, Frank Grasser, Peter Threinen, John J. Mayer. Seated: Charles Grube, John Kreathen, Rudolph Zwietusch - Captain, C. Fred Stemm, John Pias.