Gamewell Fire Alarm Box Serial No. 3381, after 1924

Name/Title

Gamewell Fire Alarm Box Serial No. 3381, after 1924

Entry/Object ID

1981.186.1

Description

Acc. No. 81.186.1 Subject Category: Fire Department Equipment Date or period: After 1924 Object: Fire Alarm Box Description: Cast iron alarm box painted a deep red color. Serial number 3381 on the door is much rusted but was black in gray. It has a projected panel on the door of the box, with a handle which says "Pull handle", and this exposes the alarm button. The top of the box has the gable. Within this gable is an insignia in raised lettering "Game Well" beside a clenched fist. The box is manufactured by the Gamewell Company, Newton, Mass. On the back side of the alarm box is printed yellow painted numbers 3381. History Of Object: An alarm box used by the Alameda Fire Department after 1924. Acquired from: Alameda Fire Department Date: