Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Nevada Hose Co. No. 1

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

1. Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 Marker

Inscription. Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 occupied this firehouse from May 30, 1861 to 1938. Hand pulled hose carts, horse drawn engines and motorized pumpers all rolled out of this building to save life and property.

Erected 1965 by Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1924.

Location. 39° 15.794′ N, 121° 1.039′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the bay door of the firehouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Main Street, Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robinson Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); South Yuba Canal Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Original Ott Assay Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wells Fargo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Pelton Water Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Five Stamp Mill

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Shaft Drill Core (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada City, The “Queen City of the Northern Mines” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada City.

Regarding Nevada Hose Co. No. 1. This building now is the location of the Nevada County Historical Society Firehouse Museum and is reported to be the most photographed building in Nevada City.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

2. Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 Marker

Marker is visible mounted on the right bay door.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011

3. Doris Foley

Marker is mounted in the sidewalk in front of the building. Nevada City
Commemorative Marker No. 4
Honoring
Doris Foley
Teacher - Writer - Historian
1904 - 1982 Doris was a charter member of the Nevada County Historical Society and led the drive that established a museum here at the Nevada Hose Company No. 1 Firehouse. A school teacher and respected writer, she chronicled local history and spearheaded creation of the Searls Historical Library on Church Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.