Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle Forged 1883

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 18, 2014

1. The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle Forged 1883 Marker

Inscription.
For close to a century this antiquated 400lb. converted locomotive wheel has been a symbol of courage, pride and valor to the men of the firefighting profession.

Coveted by many fire companies throughout the years, it has been secretly buried - concealed under floors or behind brick walls and guarded as a priceless treasure, always disappearing for unaccountable reasons to turn up again years later.

Though its intrinsic value is little, historically it exemplifies the tradition and devotion of the firemen of this city, always dear to their hearts as a living reminder of the men who first heard its commanding call to duty.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 40° 30.369′ N, 74° 15.966′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Market Street and High Street on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey,

in Greater

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Princeton,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bill of Rights Arch (here, next to this marker); Cambridge Elm Memorial (a few steps from this marker); September 11 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); The Polish Veterans of World War II, Post 40 (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Amboy City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Perth Amboy's English Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); First Black Voter After Adoption of 15th Amendment (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth Amboy.

The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, August 18, 2014

2. The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on May 20, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.