An
Inventory of Rochester NY's Landmark Sculpture, Monuments, and Memorials
Chubby by Vincent Massaro
| Location: | In front of Craft Company #6, on University Avenue Rochester, NY (view Google map) |
| Material: | Steel and concrete |
| Dated: | 2001 |
Description: A horse and fireman representing the last fire horse in Rochester
Caption: Chubby is one of 150 "Horses on Parade" painted or decorated by local artists, then auctioned as a fund raising project to benefit local charities.
Chubby who represents the last fire horse employed by the Rochester Fire Department, was assigned to Engine Company #6 on University Avenue, now the location of Craft Company #6.
For more information about the history of the Rochester Fire Department look at "In the Finest Tradition" by Dan McBride, published in 2005.
References: http://www.craftcompany.com/firefighter.html