University in Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Ottinger Hall and Firehouse
Salt Lake City, Utah 1900
— Replicated in 2000 —
Photographed By Connor Olson, April 17, 2021
1. Ottinger Hall and Firehouse Marker
Inscription.
Ottinger Hall and Firehouse. Salt Lake City, Utah 1900. Ottinger Hall was built as a social hall for the members of the “Veteran Volunteer Fireman's Association,” which was organized in 1890 under the city's first paid fire chief, George Ottinger. Another important contribution was made by Jesse C. Little, who was the first volunteer fire chief. He helped build “The Volunteer,” a manually operated pump that is reputed to be the first pumper west of the Mississippi River. The building housed a small library, the beginnings of a firefighting museum, and served as a place for social gatherings.
Ottinger Hall was built as a social hall for the members
of the “Veteran Volunteer Fireman's Association,” which
was organized in 1890 under the city's first paid fire chief,
George Ottinger. Another important contribution was
made by Jesse C. Little, who was the first volunteer fire
chief. He helped build “The Volunteer,” a manually operated
pump that is reputed to be the first pumper west of the
Mississippi River. The building housed a small library, the
beginnings of a firefighting museum, and served as a place
for social gatherings.
Erected by This Is The Place Foundation. (Marker Number 50.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 40° 45.37′ N, 111° 48.953′ W. Marker is in Salt Lake City, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in University. Marker can be reached from Second North near Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 East Sunnyside Avenue, Salt Lake City UT 84108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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