Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fire Station
1909
— Type of Architecture: Italianate Style —
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1. Fire Station Marker
• Built in 1909 and modeled after the Des Moines Fire Station, the Oskaloosa Fire Station originally stood two stories high.
• The first floor of the 1909 structure housed horses, wagons, and steam engines, while the second floor provided hay storage and fireman's quarters.
• In 1911, the addition of City Hall resulted in the construction of a third floor.
• In 2017, the city completed an addition the fire station that models historic features and accommodates modern equipment.
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Oskaloosa Historic District
Erected 2018.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 41° 17.616′ N, 92° 38.667′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Marker is on 2nd Avenue East east of South Market Street (U.S. 63), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 S Market St, Oskaloosa IA 52577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oskaloosa Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish Torpedo (about 400 feet away); Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand (about
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Also see . . .
1. Oskaloosa Fire Department - Oskaloosa Historical Building Markers | Mahaska Chamber. (Submitted on November 18, 2023.)
2. Osky Fire Station unveils Historical Marker | Local News | oskaloosa.com. (Submitted on November 18, 2023.)
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2. Fire Station Marker
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3. Oskaloosa Fire Station
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2023. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2023.
