1900 - Rossland Fire Hall - Rossland, BC
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N 49° 04.691 W 117° 47.909
11U E 441688 N 5436454
The old Rossland City Hall/Fire Hall is located one block north of Columbia Avenue at 2115 Queen St.
Waymark Code: WMFYXV
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/19/2012
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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.
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. It is presently offered for sale.
This building is registered in the Rossland Heritage Register.
Year of construction: 1900
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription: FIRE 1900 HALL
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