Fire Hall - Rossland, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 04.681 W 117° 47.895
11U E 441705 N 5436435
The old fire hall in Rossland stands empty and forlorn. The last time we passed by there was still a "For Sale" sign in the window.
Waymark Code: WMNA7N
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/29/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
Views: 3

Built in 1900, this fire hall had a fire bell atop the hose drying tower and electrically coded fire bells inside connected to pull boxes all over town. For a time City Hall occupied part of the rear of the building. In 1992 the British Columbia Firefighters Museum moved into the building, but has since moved on, leaving the building empty. The building is one of the many Rossland Heritage Buildings in the town.

The building sits on the northwest corner of Queen Street and First Avenue in Rossland. The view is from across the intersection looking northwest.

One of the prime reasons for Rossland’s incorporation in 1897 was the growing need for better fire protection. In early 1900, construction of the brick building was completed. The three large arched doors guaranteed quick departure from the hall. Horses, which pulled the hose carts, were kept in stables in the back and men had quarters on the floor above.
From the Rossland Heritage Register
Then Now
Year photo was taken: 1900

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