Nashua in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
City Fire Alarm Bell
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023
1. City Fire Alarm Bell Marker
Inscription.
City Fire Alarm Bell. .
In 1863 Isaac Eaton, Chief Engineer of the Nashua Fire Department purchased this fire alarm bell for the original City Hall at 106-130 Main Street. At 2,414 pounds strong with a 55" diameter, it was hung on September 24, 1863 and quickly became the centerpiece of our city. It warned not only of fires but commemorated the Fourth of July, deaths of various presidents and prominent citizens and other important events. The bell was removed from City Hall in 1936 due to safety concerns and was stored in the City Barn. In December of 1939 it was given as a gift to the Greek church on Ash Street. The bell was back on display at the site of the former City Hall on Main Street in 2008. Now full circle, in November 2015 the historic fire alarm bell became a prominent part of the landscape here at City Hall Plaza., "That old bell now is silent. Hushed in its iron tongue. But the spirit it awakened still lives forever young." Annie L. Goodrich 1932 In gratitude to James Stellos for his sponsorship..
In 1863 Isaac Eaton, Chief Engineer of the Nashua Fire Department purchased this fire alarm bell for the original City Hall at 106-130 Main Street. At 2,414 pounds strong with a 55" diameter, it was hung on September 24, 1863 and quickly became the centerpiece of our city. It warned not only of fires but commemorated the Fourth of July, deaths of various presidents and prominent citizens and other important events. The bell was removed from City Hall in 1936 due to safety concerns and was stored in the City Barn. In December of 1939 it was given as a gift to the Greek church on Ash Street. The bell was back on display at the site of the former City Hall on Main Street in 2008. Now full circle, in November 2015 the historic fire alarm bell became a prominent part of the landscape here at City Hall Plaza.
"That old bell now is silent. Hushed in its iron tongue.
But the spirit it awakened still lives forever young."
Annie L. Goodrich 1932
In gratitude to James Stellos for his sponsorship.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1863.
Location. 42° 45.504′ N, 71° 27.868′ W. Marker is in Nashua, New
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Hampshire, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on Main Street north of Hollis Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker and bell are on City Hall Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Main Street, Nashua NH 03060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023
2. City Fire Alarm Bell and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023
3. City Fire Alarm Bell and Marker
City Hall in background
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023
4. City Fire Alarm Bell Foundry Mark
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 6, 2023
5. City Fire Alarm Bell Foundry Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 12, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
