Federal Model 2, 5 or 7 Siren -- Barksdale TX
N 29° 43.510 W 100° 02.163
14R E 399798 N 3288781
This old Federal siren from the 1930s still alerts the townfolk in Barksdale TX
Waymark Code: WMPPAA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2015
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This siren is located on a rickety-looking steel latticework pole from the 1920s. It stands at the corner of Broadway and Church St., behind Nueces Canyon High School in downtown Barksdale.
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"Federal Signal's Model's 2, 5, and 7 are probably the most widespread siren in the U.S
Description
All three models have the distinctive cone-shaped housing; with one chopper inside. The majority of these sirens are painted either red; yellow; black; or gray (mostly red). Some models have up to 4 directional cones mounted onto the housing; with the least number being 2. These sirens have replaced most old sirens; and are still in use and production today."
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