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Artesia City Hall
18747 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
562-865-6262
Artesia News
Historical District Dedication
On the plaque in front of the Old Fire Station 30 are the words, "The roots of our history will grow the seeds of our future."
Artesia dedicated its Historical District on March 10 at 10 a.m., with a groundbreaking ceremony for Old Fire Station 30. A number of gifts from ex-firefighters and the L.A. County Fire Museum were presented to Mayor and Project Manager John P. Lyon , including a 1941 fire truck, uniforms, a helmet, and miniature fire trucks.
"This is yesterday's dream today," said Mayor and Project Leader John P. Lyon.
The largest donation will be a 1941 fire truck that is being loaned by L.A. County Fire Museum. The truck wasn't available for the groundbreaking ceremony, as it was still being prepared, but a photo of Firestation 30's crew with a similar fire truck, featuring some of the retired firefighters who were present at the ceremony, was available.
Hogan Willeford, 93, used to be the captain of Old Fire Station 30. He donated his firefighter's helmet to the museum. Other donations from Fred Earl and Joe Harkema, both retired firefighters, included a dress uniform, and almost 50 miniature fire truck replicas.
The Fire Station and the museum are only separated by old railroad tracks.
The Historical District is a joint effort by the City of Artesia and the Artesia Historical District to preserve the history of the city.
The museum is located at 18644 Alburtis, and the District encompasses nearby residential homes, a section of downtown Pioneer Blvd., and the Artesia Water Tower.
For more information, call (562) 865-6262.
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| The dedication plaque in front of the firestation | City Councilmembers and Historical Society members pose for a Photo | One of the fire trucks present to honor the groundbreaking |
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| Dr. Edward Bloomfield leading the invocation |
Restoring the Firestation brings back precious and heroic memories for some |
Mayor Lyon holds Minature Fire Truck |
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| Mayor John Lyon receives uniform donation | Mayor Lyon gives words of thanks to retired Firestation 30 Fireman | Donated Photo of Firestation 30 Members |
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Members of the Miss Artesia Royal Court |
Councilmembers and members of the Historical Society |
Members of Firestation 30 pose with photo of similar truck they used |
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| Councilmembers Larry Nelson and Sally Flowers with Mayor John Lyon |
Newly elected councilmembers Victor Manalo and Tony Lima | A uniform was donated for the firestation |
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