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Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:33 pm

Greetings from Michigan! Been a long time but am from way back to the Blake Woods and Adam Smith days of early internet siren forums!

Found this gem today on Facebook from a local hardware store in Michigan. As a fire department and siren buff, reading local history books stated that this particular town purchased their first fire siren in the late 1920s for $400 and some odd dollars. By the looks at the vehicle in front of building, this is likely their original siren. It was later replaced by an ACA Screamer (used as a noon, six o'clock, fire, and tornado whistle) which has since been removed and a Federal 2001 is used for tornado warning only.

I'm trying to get some more historical pics from the business owner that might show this old siren in a clearer manner. But in the meantime, any possible ideas what it might have been? Late 1920s.

Thanks!
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Re: Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:32 am

Federal Model B Most Likely a Double 15 port

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Re: Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:58 pm

Archon wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:32 am
Federal Model B Most Likely a Double 15 port
not to be mean but you should've just posted on the mystery siren thread
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Re: Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Mon Dec 04, 2017 8:42 am

jacob585 wrote:
Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:58 pm
Archon wrote:
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:32 am
Federal Model B Most Likely a Double 15 port
not to be mean but you should've just posted on the mystery siren thread
What? Why? This topic is completely relevant.
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Re: Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:42 pm

More information on this per local history book published in 1980.

The fire department purchased their first siren on October 4, 1927 for $446.75.

Based on the automobiles in the photo, I'm guessing this is a safe bet that it's this siren pictured!

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Re: Small-Town Michigan Facebook Find

Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:20 pm

Looks like a Federal Model B with a bell below it.
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