Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Central Station

1915

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

1. Central Station Marker

Inscription. Built to replace the old fire headquarters in City Hall, Central Station housed the three engines of the newly automotive truck fleet. Upstairs sleeping quarters made a full time force possible and the fire bell was supplemented by an extensive system of firebox call bells. The building was converted to commercial use in 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 41° 38.36′ N, 80° 9.124′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and West Center Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 875 Park Avenue, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Library Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Roddy Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spirella Company (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kepler Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meadville Woolen Mills (about 400 feet away); Historic District

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(about 500 feet away); Meadville Market House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meadville.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 11, 2019

2. Central Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.