Bellingham in Norfolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
1. Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building Marker
Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building. .
Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building Fire Station # 1. On December 22, 1930, this building was dedicated as a Municipal Building and Fire Station. It was designated as Fire Station #1. The first floor had a two-bay fire station, a small assembly room and kitchen facilities. The second floor housed the community hall. A portion of this building had also been used as a library and school classrooms. , The building was re-dedicated to the memory of Lyndon F. Murray. Mr. Murray was the first fireman to die in the line of duty while fighting a fire on February 19, 1964. The building was dedicated to his memory on June 14, 1964. . This historical marker is in Bellingham in Norfolk County Massachusetts
Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building
Fire Station # 1 On December 22, 1930, this building was dedicated as a Municipal Building and Fire Station. It was designated as Fire Station #1. The first floor had a two-bay fire station, a small assembly room and kitchen facilities. The second floor housed the community hall. A portion of this building had also been used as a library and school classrooms.
The building was re-dedicated to the memory of Lyndon F. Murray. Mr. Murray was the first fireman to die in the line of duty while fighting a fire on February 19, 1964. The building was dedicated to his memory on June 14, 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1964.
Location. 42° 5.301′ N, 71° 28.652′ W. Marker is in Bellingham, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. Marker is at the intersection of Mendon Street (Massachusetts Route 140) and Thayer Road, on the left when traveling east on Mendon Street. Located in Bellingham Town Common. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bellingham MA 02019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 11, 2022
2. Lyndon F. Murray Memorial Building Marker
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. Bellingham Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Street North Bellingham (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Town Common (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Richard Bellingham (about 300 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 400 feet away); Town Center (about 400 feet away); Bellingham Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away); Bellingham Soldier’s Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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