FIRST DUE FIRE MUSEUM

HAZELWOOD, MO

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Credit: w_lemay

The First Due Fire Museum is located in Hazelwood, Missouri, and is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The museum is housed in a former firehouse that was built in the early 1900s and features a collection of antique fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and memorabilia.

Visitors to the museum can see a variety of vintage fire engines, including a 1927 American LaFrance pumper, a 1938 International Harvester pumper, and a 1954 Mack pumper. The museum also has a collection of hand-drawn carts and hose reels that were used by firefighters in the early 1900s.

In addition to the firefighting equipment, the museum has displays of firefighting uniforms, helmets, and other gear, as well as photographs and documents that detail the history of firefighting in the St. Louis area. Visitors can learn about the role of firefighters in the community and the challenges they faced in the past and present.

The First Due Fire Museum is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of firefighting in the St. Louis area. The museum is open to the public on select days throughout the year and is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of firefighting and emergency services.

FIRST DUE FIRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HAZELWOOD MO. US MID #8402900080

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Cahokia Mounds from Interstate Highway 55, Collinsville, IL Built between 1050 and 1350 AD, these mounds are the last remnants of the city of Cahokia, the largest pre-Columbian settlement in North America, and the center of the Mississippian Culture, which was located along the Mississippi River in the vicinity of modern-day St. Louis, Missouri. The mounds vary in size, with the largest mound, Monks Mound, stands 100 feet tall, with other mounds and archaeological sites covering an area of 2,200 acres (890 hectares), which cover much of the ancient city. The city was abandoned before European contact, though evidence suggests that its influence stretched throughout the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Tennessee River, and Missouri River basins. The mounds became the center of a state park in 1923, to prevent encroachment from the expanding suburbs east of St. Louis. The mounds were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. In 1982, the Cahokia Mounds were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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FIRST DUE FIRE MUSEUM
5555 SAINT LOUIS MILLS BLVD
HAZELWOOD
MO
63042

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MID # 8402900080
Name FIRST DUE FIRE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 38.786386, -90.416919
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 189
US Census Tract: 211401
US Census Block: 1053