Salem's Fire Bell - Salem, Oregon
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shadow101
N 44° 56.368 W 123° 02.491
10T E 496724 N 4976226
The bell that used to summon Salem firefighters is on permanent display in front of Fire Station #1.
Waymark Code: WM33GH
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 02/03/2008
Views: 18
Until the early part of the 20th Century, Salem's fire department was mostly a volunteer effort. This is the bell that called the volunteers to action. The bell was retired in 1924, and is now mounted in front of headquarters/Station #1.
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