Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Salem Government #34 (Continued): Vern W. Miller Civic Center – Salem Central Fire Station

IMG_3776 Main Fire Station at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Central Fire Station on September 17, 2006

On the north side of Pringle Creek is Salem's Central Fire Station.

IMG_3770 Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Central Fire Station on September 17, 2006

On display in front is Salem's 2,000-pound Fire Bell, which was cast by Meneely & Company of West Troy, New York in 1882.

IMG_3771 Salem Fire Bell at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Fire Bell on September 17, 2006

This bell was originally mounted on a tower behind the 200 block of North High Street.

IMG_3773 Salem Fire Bell at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Fire Bell on September 17, 2006

The bell was moved to the roof of Salem's City Hall in 1897.

IMG_3774 Salem Fire Bell at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Fire Bell on September 17, 2006

The bell was used to call Salem's firefighters to fires until 1924.

IMG_3775 Salem Fire Bell at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Fire Bell on September 17, 2006

The bell was put on display here in May, 1976.

IMG_3772 Salem Fire Bell Plaque at the Main Fire Station in Salem, Oregon on September 17, 2006
Salem Fire Bell Plaque on September 17, 2006

Historical Photos:
Fire Station June 25, 1971 (Salem Public Library)

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