Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
17 Court Street N.
Designated Heritage Property
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022
1. 17 Court Street N. Marker
The Court Street Fire Hall, built in 1906, was designed by Port Arthur Architect, Thomas Hanley. The brick two-storey structure was designed for horse-drawn fire wagons with access provided by four round-arched wooden doors. A one-storey tower at the southwest corner housed the fire bell now in Hillcrest Park. A five-storey hose drying tower was located at the southeast corner. 1987 renovations, designed by George Venczel, successfully recall the design of the original fire hall.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 48° 26.173′ N, 89° 13.283′ W. Marker is in Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Thunder Bay District. Marker is on Court Street North just north of Cooke Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, near the center of the west facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Court Street North, Thunder Bay ON P7A 4T4, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Our Catholic Boys Who Fell in the Great War (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Reverend Richard Baxter, S.J., 1821-1904 (about 180 meters away); Connaught Square
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Regarding 17 Court Street N.. Thunder Bay Heritage Registry; Designated Property No. 21. Currently houses the Thunder Bay Multicultural Centre.
Also see . . . Thunder Bay Multicultural Centre (formerly the Central Fire Station/Court Street Fire Station). Thunder Bay Heritage Registry website entry:
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The staff of the Court Street Fire Department began to receive full-time pay for their services in 1912. The crew was paid $75 per month and expected to work 24 hours a day, 6 days per week. The fire department was comprised of 9 firefighters, 6 horses, a horse drawn 100 psi steamer pump, hose and ladder wagons, chemical wagon and Chief buggies. In 1919 the fire department adopted reduced hours; down to 72 per week, without any loss of pay. This remained the norm until the end of World War II, when the schedule was changed to 3 platoon(Submitted on July 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)shift work ensuring that each man would work no more than 48 hours per week.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 20222. 17 Court Street N. Marker(marker is mounted near the center of the north façade)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2022
3. 17 Court Street North (formerly the Court Street Fire Hall) (north elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
