Walnutport in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Diamond Fire Company
Photographed By Laura Klotz, April 25, 2023
1. Diamond Fire Company Marker
Inscription.
Diamond Fire Company. . After initially meeting in 1893 in the George Roth Saloon, Diamond Fire Company was chartered in 1896. A barn on South Canal Street served as the company's first headquarters. After purchasing property at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, the fire company building was constructed in 1910. The lumber for the station was salvaged from the former Citizens Electric Company, which was located along the Lehigh River. In 1913 the building housed council chambers and a police lock up. Walnutport State Bank moved into a portion of the building in 1923 and remained there until 1977.
After initially meeting in 1893 in the George Roth Saloon, Diamond Fire Company was chartered in 1896. A barn on South Canal Street served as the company's first headquarters. After purchasing property at the corner of Main and Washington Streets, the fire company building was constructed in 1910. The lumber for the station was salvaged from the former Citizens Electric Company, which was located along the Lehigh River. In 1913 the building housed council chambers and a police lock up. Walnutport State Bank moved into a portion of the building in 1923 and remained there until 1977.
Erected 2008 by Northern Lehigh Future Focus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 45.248′ N, 75° 35.929′ W. Marker is in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Main Street, Walnutport PA 18088, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Walnutport (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anchor Hotel
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Photographed By Laura Klotz, April 25, 2023
2. Marker with fire company building behind it
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
