Edmonton in Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
Fire Hall No. 6
The 1909 Strathcona City Council had to make a decision. Where do they house the volunteer fire department? After much spirited debate they decided that the old fire hall was not worth repairing and a new one should be built. The citizens agreed. In a plebiscite they voted 203 to 26 to build a new hall. When Strathcona amalgamated with Edmonton in 1912, this building became Fire Hall No. 6 in the new all-professional fire department of the expanded city.
In 1974, Fire Hall No. 6 became the home of Walterdale Theatre, one of the city's oldest amateur drama groups. The tower still house the original bell.
Fire Hall No. 6 was designated a Registered Historic Site on 14 July 1976, by the Hon. Horst A. Schmid, Minister of Culture.
Erected by The Province of Alberta.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 53° 31.152′ N, 113° 29.77′ W. Marker is in Edmonton, Alberta, in Edmonton Metropolitan Region. Marker is on 83 Avenue Northwest just west of Gateway Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10322 83 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T6E 5C3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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Also see . . . Strathcona Fire Hall No. 1. Canadian Register of Historic Places listing for the fire hall (under its original name). (HistoricPlaces.ca) (Submitted on May 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
