Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Golden Alarm Bell
Photographed By Charles T. Harrell, July 4, 2011
1. Golden Alarm Bell Marker
Inscription.
Golden Alarm Bell. . The Golden Alarm Bell was purchased in 1904 by the original Loveland Hose Company of Golden from the C.S. Bell and Company, Hillsboro, Ohio. The bell was mounted on a tower at the corner of 9th and East Streets, the present home of the American Legion Post 21. It was taken down in 1974 when the first department moved all operations to its present location on 10th Street. The Alarm bell resided at the City of Golden maintenance yard until it was restored and installed at its present home, 1010 Washington Avenue, the Golden Visitors Center in November, 1999
The Golden Alarm Bell was purchased in 1904 by the original Loveland Hose Company of Golden from the C.S. Bell & Company, Hillsboro, Ohio. The bell was mounted on a tower at the corner of 9th and East Streets, the present home of the American Legion Post 21. It was taken down in 1974 when the first department moved all operations to its present location on 10th Street. The Alarm bell resided at the City of Golden maintenance yard until it was restored and installed at its present home, 1010 Washington Avenue, the Golden Visitors Center in November, 1999
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1999.
Location. 39° 45.423′ N, 105° 13.387′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on the grounds of the Golden Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2011, by Charles T. Harrell of Woodford, Virginia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
