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City Hall-Fire Station, Old

Gainesville, Cooke County

Marker Text

Erected 1884. First floor was fire station, with ladder truck, hose wagons and horse stalls. Insignia for the three fire companies appear above doors. Second floor contained city offices. Jail or "Calaboose" was in rear. Architect was J. J. Kane. Second story and bell tower were removed in 1933. The Cooke County Heritage Society saved building from demolition, 1966. Renovated through generosity of G. C. and Gladys Morton. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark--1968.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Intersection of Dixon and Pecan Streets, Gainesville.
Marker # 3709
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type Medallion and Plate (27 x 42)
Code buildings; fire and fire departments
Latitude, Longitude 33.624379, -97.146738

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