Albany in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Albany's First Firehouse
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019
1. Site of Albany's First Firehouse Marker
Albany's first firehouse, complete with bell
tower, was constructed near here on Cornell
Avenue to protect the new city from fire. The
fire house remained here until 1915 when a new
station was built at the south east corner of
San Pablo and Washington Avenues.Erected by Albany Historical Society. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 53.409′ N, 122° 17.764′ W. Marker is in Albany, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Cornell Avenue south of Solano Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Cornell Avenue, Albany CA 94706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Albany's First Official Public Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Albany's First City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Garbage Wars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Albany Hospital (approx. Ό mile away); Site of Charles MacGregor's Office
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 23, 2019
2. Site of Albany's First Firehouse Marker - wide view
The marker is seen here embedded in the sidewalk, just in front of the "Do Not Enter" sign.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
