Avertisseur d'incendie de la rue Sévigné, Historic fire alarm sculpture in Le Marais, Paris, France
The fire alarm system stands as a metal structure with intricate design elements, featuring a glass-protected activation mechanism at its summit.
Installed in 1884, this fire alarm represents the first public emergency alert system in Paris, allowing citizens to contact nearby fire stations.
The preserved fire alarm at 9 Rue Sévigné remains the last specimen in Paris, positioned at the entrance of Sévigné fire station.
The alarm mechanism operated by breaking the glass compartment at the top of the post, triggering an immediate alert to firefighters.
Local firefighters work to document the history of these alarms, gathering information about their weight, operation, and distribution across Paris.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85557,2.36197
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:52
The Ile-de-France region includes castles, museums and gardens outside Paris. These locations display regional history through medieval fortresses, art galleries, botanical gardens and manor houses. The structures represent architectural styles from the 12th to 20th century.
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