Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Fire House
1862 - 1869
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022
1. First Fire House Marker
Built for the county’s first fire engine, a building on this site, also housed the first municipal offices in 1867.Erected 1967.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 37° 29.269′ N, 122° 13.577′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Marshall Street near Main Street, on the right when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to the southwestern corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 695 Main Street, Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Redwood City Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pioneer Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Path of History (about 400 feet away); Diller-Chamberlain Gen. Store/American Hotel-American House/Sequoia Hotel/Bank of San Mateo County (about 400 feet away); Eureka Corner (about 500 feet away); Embarcadero Turning Basin Site
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 17, 2022
2. Marker is on the left corner of the new building
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
