Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sequoia Hose Company No. 6
Organized June 30, 1904
Photographed By Jerry Colivas, April 17, 2017
1. Sequoia Hose Company No. 6 Marker
Inscription.
Sequoia Hose Company No. 6. Organized June 30, 1904.
EFD Chief: Oscar Paul Sequoia Company No. 6 Foreman Walter S. Selvage Mustered into service by Ordinance #357 on July 12, 1904
. On July 3, 1904 the property at 1766 J Street was purchased from C. G. Taylor for $550. Construction began on the new fire station in October under the 1904 Fire Department Improvement Bond Act. The building was built by contractors Conry and Freberg at a cost of $1,295. Upon completion, the first meeting in the new fire station took place on January 3, 1905. This fire station was in service for 52 years until the Sequoia Hose Company No. 6 closed its doors in January 1957. It was replaced by two new stations.
EFD Chief: Oscar Paul
Sequoia Company No. 6 Foreman Walter S. Selvage
Mustered into service by Ordinance #357 on July 12, 1904
On July 3, 1904 the property at 1766 J Street was purchased from C. G. Taylor for $550. Construction began on the new fire station in October under the 1904 Fire Department Improvement Bond Act. The building was built by contractors Conry & Freberg at a cost of $1,295. Upon completion, the first meeting in the new fire station took place on January 3, 1905. This fire station was in service for 52 years until the Sequoia Hose Company No. 6 closed its doors in January 1957. It was replaced by two new stations.
Erected 2017 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 140-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 40° 47.494′ N, 124° 9.544′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on J Street, 0.8 miles south of Redwood Highway (U.S. 101), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1766 J Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2020, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
