In the 1840s , he worked with the Howard ( Red Rover ) Volunteer Fire Engine Company # 34 , on Hudson and Christopher Streets , and started the Washington Street Gang .
Poole trained in his father 's trade and eventually took over the family store .
In the 1840s , father worked with the Howard ( Red Rover ) Volunteer Fire Engine Company # 34 , on Hudson and Christopher Streets , and started the Washington Street Gang .
Poole trained in his father 's trade and eventually took over the family store .