Volunteer Firemen Memorial

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Overview

The Volunteer Firemen Memorial in San Francisco was erected in Washington Square in 1933. The monument, which features a sculpture of three firemen, including one carrying a woman, atop a base, was founded by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, an honorary member of Knickerbocker Volunteer Fire Company No. 5.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Locality or neighborhood
San Francisco
State or province
California
Address
600 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, California 94133
Postal code
94133
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