Jefferson station was located at 1150 Reed Av, on the Santa Clara/Sunnyvale border. Opened in May 1950, it was closed in 1964 as it's first due area was annexed by the cities. This image was taken from a photocopy of the original official county photo, which was destroyed. Date unknown.
A cleaner photo of Jefferson station. Photo 1952.
An undated photo of Jefferson station.
Tanker 2, thought to be a military surplus 1947 International KB-11 451 COE tractor with a 500gpm pump and a 2000 gallon tank. According to research, however, it appears to be a military surplus International 5 Ton Truck Tractor, 4x2, M426. Photo 1952.
Tanker 2 being refilled by E/FF Dick Whalen and FF Ray Maher at the 1951 Alviso fire.
Engine 4 and Tanker 2 served at Jefferson station from 1955-1961. Date unknown.
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