Graystone - Historic Photographs

Graystone station began operations in 1952 in a trailer behind Andy's Bar at 19325 Almaden Road north of McKean Road, San Jose. In November 1955 the station was moved into the house shown below at 1115 Grimley Lane. The proximity of the Graystone station led the residents of Almaden to annex into the Central Fire District in 1953.

As much of Graystone's first-due area was being annexed by the City of San Jose, the District closed the station in 1966. The crew and equipment were moved a mile or so south into the newly activated Almaden station.

left: Santa Clara County Fire Dept Archive

Then and Now: Graystone station, 1115 Grimley Lane. The engine in the bay appears to be the 1946 International Engine 3 shown below. Left photo date unknown. Right photo Jan 2004.

Santa Clara County Fire Dept Archive

Graystone station. This image was taken from a photocopy of the original official county photo, which was destroyed. Date unknown.

left: Wayne Sorenson Collection

right: Santa Clara County Fire Dept Archive

Two shots of Engine 3, a 1946 International KBS-7/FMC (Food Machinery Corporation). It had a 250gpm pump and a 400 gallon tank. It also had a 60gpm high-pressure pump. Photos dates unknown, but the license plate would place them between 1956 and 1963.

Santa Clara County Fire Dept Archive

Engine 3, a 1953 Dodge 750gpm Van Pelt, at Graystone station. Photo June 1963.