Central Business District in Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
1885 Bell
Orlando Fire Station One
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
1. 1885 Bell Marker
First located at Orange and Central, this bell alerted Orlando's newly organized fire companies to the alarm of fire. Later it was moved to Oak Street (now Wall Street) between Orange Avenue and Court Avenue, next to Orlando's first fire station. Eventually the bell resided at OFD 1, 439 Magnolia Street, and then moved to this location in 2009, Orlando Fire Station One, The Big House.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 28° 32.521′ N, 81° 22.818′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is in the Central Business District. It is on Central Boulevard east of Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 78 W Central Blvd, Orlando FL 32801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Orlando Bank & Trust (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes For Women (about 500 feet away); Angebilt Hotel (about 500 feet away); First National Bank (about 700 feet away); Bumby Hardware (about 700 feet away); Orlandos Round Building (about 700 feet away); Lynching of July Perry / Racial Violence in America (about 800 feet away); Orange County 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
2. Original Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
3. 1885 Bell
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
4. 1885 Bell and Markers
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
5. Fire Station Lobby
Marble wall recycled from 1960 fire station, and a piece of the World Trade Center.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 22, 2025
6. Orlando Fire Station One
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
