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Photographer: Cosmos Mariner
Taken: December 23, 2021
Caption: Alternate Ocala Fire Bell Marker
(mounted directly in front of bell)
Additional Description: This bell, dated 1889, was originally located on the corner of Osceola Avenue and Fort King Street. In 1894 it was placed in the bell tower of the new fire station, where it remained for 74 years. The bell was rung when fires occurred, at noon each day and on Saturday evenings at 9 o’clock to signal the store merchants of closing time.
Submitted: January 3, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p631432
File Size: 1.995 Megabytes

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