Fraser in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fire Apparatus Bell
Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
1. Fire Apparatus Bell Marker
The forest fire apparatus bell in America appeared in 1803 on a hose wagon owned by the Philadelphia Hose Company No. 1. A spring-operated clapper rang the bell as the wheels turned, and acted as the warning device. Fire engines to this day are still built with the historic fire bell.
The above bell came from an American LaFrance fire engine. It is from one of two such fire engines the department took delivery on in 1961 and 1964, which stayed in service fighting fires until 1986 and 1991, respectively.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 42° 31.925′ N, 82° 55.798′ W. Marker is in Fraser, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is at the intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Kelly Road, on the right when traveling west on Masonic Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18577 Masonic Boulevard, Fraser MI 48026, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Baumgartner House 1875 (a few steps from this marker); Baumgartner House (a few steps from this marker); A Plank Road History (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rapid Railway Company
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Erin United Presbyterian Church (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
2. Fire Apparatus Bell and Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
3. Fire Apparatus Bell and Marker
Marker is to the left of the front steps.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017
4. Baumgartner House/Fraser Museum
The fire apparatus bell can be seen behind the sign, right of "Est. 1875".
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
