OLDEST--Fire Department in Illinois - Galena, Illinois
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N 42° 25.009 W 090° 25.753
15T E 711517 N 4699258
The Galena Fire Department, the oldest in the State of Illinois, is located in a limestone building at 101 S Bench in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10JV3
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/17/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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BE PART OF THE TRADITION


Be amongst the bravest of our community and live by our values of stewardship, professionalism, integrity, character, and empathy. Be proud to be a part of a well trained and highly respected all-volunteer fire department! We are the oldest fire department in Illinois with a long-standing tradition of excellence.

- Galena Fire Department Website



The City of Galena provides fire, rescue and emergency medical services to its residents and visitors through its Volunteer Fire Department. The Galena Fire Protection District was created in 1830 in order to serve the needs of the community. The Galena Fire Department was created in 1935. The Department is a team of well trained professionals that serves the community 24 hours per day. The Fire Station is located at the corner of Bench and Hill Streets.

- Galena Fire Department Website



Current name: Fire Department

Style: Richardsonian Romanesque

Architectural Description: This is a 3-story firehouse in the Richardsonian Romanesque style built ca. 1940. The foundation is limestone. Exterior walls are limestone. The building has a flat roof. Windows are original or historic wood 2/2 double- or single-hung. Doors are contemporary aluminum glazed with segmental arch.

- ruskinarc.com Historic Architecture Survey Database



National Register Building Details
 
ADDRESS HIST. PROPERTY NAME C or N/C DATE STYLE, FORM, TYPE
101 S. Bench Street Galena Fire Deparment N/C 19408 Richardsonian Romanesque

- National Register Application

Type of documentation of superlative status: Galena Fire Department website

Location of coordinates: Front of building

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