Green Acres in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mayfield Fire Bell

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 20, 2015

1. Mayfield Fire Bell Marker

Inscription. From 1907 to 1925 this bell was used to summon the volunteer firemen of the town of Mayfield. First used at College Avenue and El Camino Real. The bell was transferred to the town hall at El Camino Real and California Avenue in 1921. When Mayfield joined Palo Alto in 1925, the volunteer firemen were replaced by regulars and the bell was retired from service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 37° 24.43′ N, 122° 7.547′ W. Marker is in Palo Alto, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Green Acres. Marker is at the intersection of Arastradero Road and Clemo Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Arastradero Road. Marker and bell are located in front of Palo Alto Fire Station 5. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto CA 94306, 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. Juana Briones. This is her park. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Juana Briones Park (about 500 feet away); Homesite of Sarah Wallis (approx. 0.7 miles away); Birthplace of Silicon Valley (approx. 0.8

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miles away); El Palo Nuevo (approx. 1.1 miles away); J. Pearce Mitchell Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of Juana Briones de Miranda Home on Rancho La Purisima Concepcion (approx. 1.3 miles away); Play Ball! (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palo Alto.

Mayfield Fire Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 20, 2015

2. Mayfield Fire Bell and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2015, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2015, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.