Converted Firehouses - Orillia ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
N 44° 36.588 W 079° 25.098
17T E 625505 N 4940822
In the Western end of downtown Orillia near the main post office is this previous Firehouse that is now home to lawyers.
Waymark Code: WM55PM
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/15/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
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Still signed as a Fire Hall, this building is now used by private lawyers, barristers and solicitors. There apartments on the second floor.

As found at Orillia Municipal Heritage Committee - Item 27: The old fire hall was designed by W.H. Crocker and built in 1896 by J.R. Eaton. It has a magnificent tower for drying hoses and served as a fire hall until 1970 when it was redesigned for offices and apartments.

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Current Use: Lawyers and Apartments

Year Originally Built: 1896

Year Retired: 1970

Is it open to the public?: Yes, to store customers

Location: Orillia
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