Firemen's Memorial
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Title
Firemen's Memorial
Subject
Memorial
Description
This monument was dedicated on October 29, 1926 to commemorate Shamokin's volunteer firefighters (Friendship, Independence, Liberty, Rescue, West End).
With the help of the fire department and William D. Wary, a special committee solicited donations from the general public and sponsored fund raising activities. The monument depicts a firefighter directing a stream of water on a blaze.
In the down pouring rain, an estimated 1,500 people showed up to hear the ceremonies. The parade of firemen was the largest since the last state convention in Shamokin. Both the Coal Township fire companies were dressed in uniform as well. There were other companies from Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, and the No.1 company from Lykens. An estimated 800 men were in uniform.
Master of ceremonies was Mr. C.K. Morganroth. Former United States Senator Edward I. Edwards of New Jersey said to the children of Shamokin, "...I want you each day that you pass on your way to and from school, to remember as you gaze on this structure that it is a monument to those who each day are willing to risk their lives for you and your homes." After the unveiling, each Shamokin fire company president released a white dove in front of the stand. This was a mark of respect for all departed members of the fire department.
Source: The Shamokin Dispatch, October 30, 1926
With the help of the fire department and William D. Wary, a special committee solicited donations from the general public and sponsored fund raising activities. The monument depicts a firefighter directing a stream of water on a blaze.
In the down pouring rain, an estimated 1,500 people showed up to hear the ceremonies. The parade of firemen was the largest since the last state convention in Shamokin. Both the Coal Township fire companies were dressed in uniform as well. There were other companies from Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, and the No.1 company from Lykens. An estimated 800 men were in uniform.
Master of ceremonies was Mr. C.K. Morganroth. Former United States Senator Edward I. Edwards of New Jersey said to the children of Shamokin, "...I want you each day that you pass on your way to and from school, to remember as you gaze on this structure that it is a monument to those who each day are willing to risk their lives for you and your homes." After the unveiling, each Shamokin fire company president released a white dove in front of the stand. This was a mark of respect for all departed members of the fire department.
Source: The Shamokin Dispatch, October 30, 1926
Location:
Corner of Market and Independence Streets, Shamokin
Corner of Market and Independence Streets, Shamokin
Cost:
$1,000
$1,000
Sponsor/Benefactor:
Fire department and chaired by William D. Wary
Fire department and chaired by William D. Wary
Materials & Measurements:
The monument was carved to fire department specifications. A plot was set aside by the borough. It is made of Barre granite from Barre, Vermont.
The monument was carved to fire department specifications. A plot was set aside by the borough. It is made of Barre granite from Barre, Vermont.
Creator
Sculptor/Company:
J. Roy Barr, designer - Peter Barr and Sons monument works
It is the first monument to be approved to the state art commission.
J. Roy Barr, designer - Peter Barr and Sons monument works
It is the first monument to be approved to the state art commission.
Source
Newspaper:
The Shamokin Dispatch
October 30, 1926
Shamokin Citizen Centennial Special 1964
Book:
Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities
Antharcite Heritage, Festival of the Arts
The Shamokin Dispatch
October 30, 1926
Shamokin Citizen Centennial Special 1964
Book:
Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities
Antharcite Heritage, Festival of the Arts
Date
October 29, 1926 ---Dedicated for 1873-1926 (Friendship, Independence, Liberty, Rescue & West End Fire Companies)
Coverage
Files
Collection
Citation
Sculptor/Company: J. Roy Barr, designer - Peter Barr and Sons monument works It is the first monument to be approved to the state art commission., “Firemen's Memorial,” Stories of the Susquehanna Valley, accessed May 7, 2024, http://ssv.omeka.bucknell.edu/omeka/items/show/969.