Saline in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Fire Bell

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

1. The Fire Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell was originally installed in a cupola atop the Wallace Block in 1887. This brick building on the east side of South Ann Arbor Street housed the city hall, opera house, and fire department. The bell was rung to alert the community in case of fire or other disaster and was also used to announce important events such as the signing of the Armistice after World War I. The bell was moved to the park in 1931, when it was replaced by a siren. This plaque commemorates the original placement of the bell in Curtiss Park.

Erected 1993.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 42° 10.091′ N, 83° 46.723′ W. Marker is in Saline, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is on East Michigan Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 E Michigan Avenue, Saline MI 48176, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saline Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Seats of Our Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); The Union Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Citizens Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salt Springs / Saline (approx. 0.2 miles away); Davenport House (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory Of All American Veterans (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saline.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

2. The Fire Bell Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 11, 2023

3. The Fire Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.