Pump House, also, Hose Tower. . Pump House A brick building was constructed in 1887 for the purpose of providing fire protection to a portion of the village. A well was dug in the basement of the pump house with a pipe extending to the Saugeen River. A steam engine of 4 cylinders, fired with wood slabs, powered the pumps to supply water to 800 feet of lines and 6 hydrants for fire protection. Hose reels equipped with hoses and ladders were stored in the upper floor of the building. The reels were taken to fires by man power., Hose Tower The hose tower was built in 1891, and is a rare example of a free-standing frame hose drying tower of the late 19th century and has become the village landmark. The tower has a square (16'6") base set on a concrete foundation with a pyramidal roof that tapers inward to the cupola at the top. The hoses were hoisted in the tower for drying after use and the louvered openings at the top of the tower allowed air to move upward, evaporating the water from the hoses. The interior of the octagonal tower is made of panels of interlocking diagonal bracing and much of the original system of pulleys that were used to hoist the hoses up to dry still remain intact.
Pump House A brick building was constructed in 1887 for the purpose of providing fire protection to a portion of the village. A well was dug in the basement of the pump house with a pipe extending to the Saugeen River. A steam engine of 4 cylinders, fired with wood slabs, powered the pumps to supply water to 800 feet of lines and 6 hydrants for fire protection. Hose reels equipped with hoses and ladders were stored in the upper floor of the building. The reels were taken to fires by man power.
Hose Tower The hose tower was built in 1891, and is a rare example of a free-standing frame hose drying tower of the late 19th century and has become the village landmark. The tower has a square (16'6") base set on a concrete foundation with a pyramidal roof that tapers inward to the cupola at the top. The hoses were hoisted in the tower for drying after use and the louvered openings at the top of the tower allowed air to move upward, evaporating the water from the hoses. The interior of the octagonal tower is made of panels of interlocking diagonal bracing and much of the original system of pulleys that were used to hoist the hoses up to dry still remain intact.
Erected 2009 by Paisley Heritage Committee.
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A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 44° 18.373′ N, 81° 16.336′ W. Marker is in Paisley, Ontario, in Bruce County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Goldie Street (Provincial Highway 11), on the right when traveling north on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 292 Water St, Paisley ON N0G 2N0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of Paisley (within shouting distance of this marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
