Altoona in Blair County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell

City of Altoona

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 27, 2021

1. Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This bell was originally used by the
Altoona Volunteer Fire Dept. at this site
from 1870-1925. In 1925, the bell was placed
on display by the Blair County Historical Society
at Baker Mansion. It was returned to this site on
Sept. 14^th 2001.

Erected 2001 by City of Altoona.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1925.

Location. 40° 31.026′ N, 78° 24.135′ W. Marker is in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in Blair County. Marker is at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 12th Street, on the right when traveling west on 13th Avenue. Marker and bell are on the Altoona City Hall grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 12th Street, Altoona PA 16601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Union Veteran Legion No 17 (here, next to this marker); William H. Prosser (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Charles Mishler

Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 27, 2021

2. Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell and Marker

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(about 400 feet away); Memorial Projectile (about 700 feet away); First Pennsylvania Railroad YMCA (about 700 feet away); Logan House (about 700 feet away); The Silver Chief (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altoona.

Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 27, 2021

3. Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Bell

Cast by A Fulton's Son & Co.
Pittsburgh Pa.
Altoona Fire Department.
Ordered by B.F. Mose
A.D. 1870.

Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 27, 2021

4. Altoona Volunteer Fire Department Photo

Showing original location of bell

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.