Brampton in Peel Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

The Old Fire Hall

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), July 30, 2017

1. The Old Fire Hall Marker

Inscription. This structure was originally constructed as a market and town hall in 1854. The three arches which were later closed each contained double doors opening into the market area. Three of the four windows on the front of the second storey were used to light the council chamber. A tower to dry the fire hose and to house a bell was added in 1862.

Designated by the City of Brampton under the Ontario Heritage Act on January 25th, 1982.

Erected by The Brampton Heritage Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 43° 41.215′ N, 79° 45.498′ W. Marker is in Brampton, Ontario, in Peel Region. It is at the intersection of Chapel Street and Queen Street East, on the right when traveling west on Chapel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Chapel St, Brampton ON L6W 2A8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in

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Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carnegie Library (a few steps from this marker); 20th Regiment Halton Rifles/ 36th Peel Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armstrong House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Perkins Bull, K.C., LL.D. / William Perkins Bull, C.R., LL.D. (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul’s United Church (about 180 meters away); Brampton Cenotaph (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Etobicoke Creek (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir William James Gage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brampton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Peel County Court House / Le Palais De Justice Du Comté de Peel (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), July 30, 2017

2. The Old Fire Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 337 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.