Mayfield Fire Bell - Palo Alto, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 24.430 W 122° 07.547
10S E 577368 N 4140400
A bell in front of a fire station in Palo Alto.
Waymark Code: WMHTP2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2013
Views: 1
Mayfield Fire Bell. From 1907 to 1925 this bell was used to summon the volunteer firemen of the town of Mayfield, first used at college Ave and El Camino Real. The bell was transferred to the town hall at El Camino Real and California Ave in 1921. When Mayfield joined Palo lto in 1925, the volunteer firemen were replaced by regulars and the bell was retired from service.
Group that erected the marker: City of Palo Alto
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
600 Arastradero Road
Palo Alto, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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