Orinda in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1923 The Fire House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2020
1. 1923 The Fire House Marker
The first Orinda
firehouse was built in
1923 after several
homes burned down.
It looked like a garage
and accommodated
one truck which held
2 barrels of water. In
1935, the building was
remodeled in the
California Spanish
style, and a room to
house library books
was added. It
remained the local
firehouse until 1944,
when it was replaced
by one on Avenida de
Orinda. A new station
was built at its present
site in 1970.Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 37° 53.051′ N, 122° 11.401′ W. Marker is in Orinda, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is at the intersection of Orinda Way and Irwin Way, on the right when traveling north on Orinda Way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orinda CA 94563, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Community Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1923 Miss Graham's Riding Academy (about 300 feet away); Orinda Village (about 400 feet away); Did You Know that Orinda Once Had a Railroad?
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2020
2. 1923 The Fire House Marker - wide view
3. Marker inset photo
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2020
4. Moraga-Orinda Fire District Fire Station, directly across the street from the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
