Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Central Firehouse Fire Alarm Bell

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 8, 2015

1. Central Firehouse Fire Alarm Bell Marker

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Massillon's Central Firehouse, 1895-1970, with bell/hose tower.

Inscription.
Purchased in 1878, this bell was installed at the central engine house on the northeast corner of Charles Avenue and Park Row Southeast. In 1895, it was moved to the tower of the next city's central firehouse at the northeast corner of Charles and City Hall Street Southeast (photo. When the bell cracked, it was recast in Baltimore in 1930 and returned to the tower until 1952, when the tower was removed.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 40° 47.764′ N, 81° 31.283′ W. Marker is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker can be reached from 1st Street SE, 0.1 miles north of Tremont Street SE, on the right when traveling north. Bell is located in front of James Duncan Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Massillon OH 44646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lillian Gish (1893-1993) · Dorothy Gish (1898-1968) (a few steps from this marker); The Little Steel Strike of 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Young People's Christian Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio Merchants Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Falke Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Savings & Loan Co. (about 300 feet away); Football Pioneer Paul E. Brown (approx. 1.1 miles away); Private William R. Richardson (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massillon.

Also see . . . Massillon, Ohio Fire Department. City website entry (Submitted on February 9, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 8, 2015

2. Central Firehouse Fire Alarm Bell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.