Claremont in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Claremont’s First Fire Station
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020
1. Claremont’s First Fire Station Marker
Original dedication November 30, 1925.
This historic building was erected to serve as Claremont's first fire station. It housed the volunteer fire department and the city fire department from 1925 to 1981. The second floor served as the city council chamber from 1925 until the adjoining city hall was built in 1948. The fire station was rededicated for use as the Claremont City Council Chamber on December 11, 1983.
Original architects:
David Allison
Charles Cheney
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 34° 5.748′ N, 117° 43.024′ W. Marker is in Claremont, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on 2nd Street just west of Harvard Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 W 2nd St, Claremont CA 91711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Claremont City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Shelton Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Claremont Depot (about 600 feet away); Judy C. Wright (about 600 feet away); Helen Goodwin Renwick (about 700 feet away);
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Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2020
2. Claremont’s First Fire Station and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
