Livingston in Park County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Livingston City Hall and Fire Station

Livingston Commercial Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2021

1. Livingston City Hall and Fire Station Marker

Inscription. The territorial legislature created Park County with Livingston as county seat in 1887. By the mid-1890s city officials needed office space and a firehouse was even more critical. Fiery disasters had long plagued the community, and destruction of the opera house in January of 1896 underscored this need. A $10,000 bond issue provided funds to build adjoining facilities on this site. City officials moved in before the end of 1896, and a volunteer fire company formed in early 1897. By 1900, the company boasted twenty-eight volunteers, two hose carts, a hose and ladder wagon, and 2,200 feet of cotton hose. Fire driver M. J. McGinnis, hired in 1894, was Livingston’s only paid fireman until 1906. The city purchased its first motorized fire truck in 1915 and it remained in use until the late 1950s. Despite removal of a grand bell tower that originally crowned city hall, the substantial brick building with its graceful arches presides over this corner. Its presence is a monument to Livingston’s early civic achievement.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these

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topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 45° 39.712′ N, 110° 33.545′ W. Marker is in Livingston, Montana, in Park County. It is on East Callender Street near South B Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 - 126 East Callender Street, Livingston MT 59047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Bozeman.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grabow Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mayne Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 108 North Main Street (about 300

Livingston City Hall and Fire Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2021

2. Livingston City Hall and Fire Station and Marker

The marker is between the two fir engine doors.

feet away); Danforth Block (about 300 feet away); Hefferlin Mercantile Company (about 300 feet away); Harvat Block (about 300 feet away); 112 North Main Street (about 300 feet away); Frank Block (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.

Livingston City Hall and Fire Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 24, 2021

3. Livingston City Hall and Fire Station

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.