Louis Almgren Jr was born in Peoria Illinois February 5 1876 to Louis and Elsie Peterson Almgren.
His education was begun in the public schools of his native city where he remained until 1884 and then moved with his parents to Russell, Kansas where he attended the public schools for two years. When he came to San Diego he pursued his studies in this city until 1890 and then secured employment as a mechanic. He afterward worked at various mechanical trades until 1902. During that time he spent two years in the American navy and saw service in the Spanish American war. At the close of hostilities he returned to San Diego and in 1902 obtained a position as fireman and in this capacity did able and conscientious work until 1907 when he resigned. He worked at his trade for two years and then again became connected with the fire department. He was so prompt in the discharge of his duties and so quick and cool in the face of danger that he was immediately recognized as an excellent leader and in 1909 was made chief of the department In two years he has fully proved his fitness for the position by reason of the competent work he has done in improving and systematizing methods and in inspiring his subordinates with his own zeal coolness and energy.
He served as chief of the San Diego fire department and was considered "one of the most able reliable and efficient executives ever entrusted with this important office." Under Mr Almgren's supervision the department was greatly improved, motor driven apparatus having been substituted for that drawn by horses, the fire signal system having been rebuilt and modernized and the police signal system installed including all underground construction for those systems giving to San Diego one of the most modern and efficient departments on the Pacific coast.
Mr Almgren married in San Diego in May 1900 Miss Theresa Liljegren and they had three children: Louis Robert eleven years old; Sidney aged nine who attended the public schools; and Theresa twenty two months old.
Mr Almgren was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and was also a thirty second degree Mason and Shriner. He gave his allegiance to the republican party and his public spirit took the form of active interest in the welfare of San Diego and in ready cooperation in movements which promote it. As fire chief he gave the city the services of a courageous business like and progressive man who worked steadily and constantly for reform, improvement, and fire prevention. While yet a comparatively young man he won a high place in his chosen calling for he possessed the perseverance energy and good judgment which are indispensable factors in success.
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His education was begun in the public schools of his native city where he remained until 1884 and then moved with his parents to Russell, Kansas where he attended the public schools for two years. When he came to San Diego he pursued his studies in this city until 1890 and then secured employment as a mechanic. He afterward worked at various mechanical trades until 1902. During that time he spent two years in the American navy and saw service in the Spanish American war. At the close of hostilities he returned to San Diego and in 1902 obtained a position as fireman and in this capacity did able and conscientious work until 1907 when he resigned. He worked at his trade for two years and then again became connected with the fire department. He was so prompt in the discharge of his duties and so quick and cool in the face of danger that he was immediately recognized as an excellent leader and in 1909 was made chief of the department In two years he has fully proved his fitness for the position by reason of the competent work he has done in improving and systematizing methods and in inspiring his subordinates with his own zeal coolness and energy.
He served as chief of the San Diego fire department and was considered "one of the most able reliable and efficient executives ever entrusted with this important office." Under Mr Almgren's supervision the department was greatly improved, motor driven apparatus having been substituted for that drawn by horses, the fire signal system having been rebuilt and modernized and the police signal system installed including all underground construction for those systems giving to San Diego one of the most modern and efficient departments on the Pacific coast.
Mr Almgren married in San Diego in May 1900 Miss Theresa Liljegren and they had three children: Louis Robert eleven years old; Sidney aged nine who attended the public schools; and Theresa twenty two months old.
Mr Almgren was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and was also a thirty second degree Mason and Shriner. He gave his allegiance to the republican party and his public spirit took the form of active interest in the welfare of San Diego and in ready cooperation in movements which promote it. As fire chief he gave the city the services of a courageous business like and progressive man who worked steadily and constantly for reform, improvement, and fire prevention. While yet a comparatively young man he won a high place in his chosen calling for he possessed the perseverance energy and good judgment which are indispensable factors in success.
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Louis Almgren Jr was born in Peoria Illinois February 5 1876 to Louis and Elsie Peterson Almgren.
His education was begun in the public schools of his native city where he remained until 1884 and then moved with his parents to Russell, Kansas where he attended the public schools for two years. When he came to San Diego he pursued his studies in this city until 1890 and then secured employment as a mechanic. He afterward worked at various mechanical trades until 1902. During that time he spent two years in the American navy and saw service in the Spanish American war. At the close of hostilities he returned to San Diego and in 1902 obtained a position as fireman and in this capacity did able and conscientious work until 1907 when he resigned. He worked at his trade for two years and then again became connected with the fire department. He was so prompt in the discharge of his duties and so quick and cool in the face of danger that he was immediately recognized as an excellent leader and in 1909 was made chief of the department In two years he has fully proved his fitness for the position by reason of the competent work he has done in improving and systematizing methods and in inspiring his subordinates with his own zeal coolness and energy.
He served as chief of the San Diego fire department and was considered "one of the most able reliable and efficient executives ever entrusted with this important office." Under Mr Almgren's supervision the department was greatly improved, motor driven apparatus having been substituted for that drawn by horses, the fire signal system having been rebuilt and modernized and the police signal system installed including all underground construction for those systems giving to San Diego one of the most modern and efficient departments on the Pacific coast.
Mr Almgren married in San Diego in May 1900 Miss Theresa Liljegren and they had three children: Louis Robert eleven years old; Sidney aged nine who attended the public schools; and Theresa twenty two months old.
Mr Almgren was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and was also a thirty second degree Mason and Shriner. He gave his allegiance to the republican party and his public spirit took the form of active interest in the welfare of San Diego and in ready cooperation in movements which promote it. As fire chief he gave the city the services of a courageous business like and progressive man who worked steadily and constantly for reform, improvement, and fire prevention. While yet a comparatively young man he won a high place in his chosen calling for he possessed the perseverance energy and good judgment which are indispensable factors in success.
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His education was begun in the public schools of his native city where he remained until 1884 and then moved with his parents to Russell, Kansas where he attended the public schools for two years. When he came to San Diego he pursued his studies in this city until 1890 and then secured employment as a mechanic. He afterward worked at various mechanical trades until 1902. During that time he spent two years in the American navy and saw service in the Spanish American war. At the close of hostilities he returned to San Diego and in 1902 obtained a position as fireman and in this capacity did able and conscientious work until 1907 when he resigned. He worked at his trade for two years and then again became connected with the fire department. He was so prompt in the discharge of his duties and so quick and cool in the face of danger that he was immediately recognized as an excellent leader and in 1909 was made chief of the department In two years he has fully proved his fitness for the position by reason of the competent work he has done in improving and systematizing methods and in inspiring his subordinates with his own zeal coolness and energy.
He served as chief of the San Diego fire department and was considered "one of the most able reliable and efficient executives ever entrusted with this important office." Under Mr Almgren's supervision the department was greatly improved, motor driven apparatus having been substituted for that drawn by horses, the fire signal system having been rebuilt and modernized and the police signal system installed including all underground construction for those systems giving to San Diego one of the most modern and efficient departments on the Pacific coast.
Mr Almgren married in San Diego in May 1900 Miss Theresa Liljegren and they had three children: Louis Robert eleven years old; Sidney aged nine who attended the public schools; and Theresa twenty two months old.
Mr Almgren was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias and was also a thirty second degree Mason and Shriner. He gave his allegiance to the republican party and his public spirit took the form of active interest in the welfare of San Diego and in ready cooperation in movements which promote it. As fire chief he gave the city the services of a courageous business like and progressive man who worked steadily and constantly for reform, improvement, and fire prevention. While yet a comparatively young man he won a high place in his chosen calling for he possessed the perseverance energy and good judgment which are indispensable factors in success.
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