100th Anniversary Information
Roanoke Fire-EMS 100th Anniversary
On March 17th Roanoke Firefighters will march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Noon. Following the Parade, the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department has planned a 100th Anniversary Party at the Historic Fire Station #1 Downtown. The event will be at 4 pm and everyone is welcome. I am not sure exactly of the festivities, although there will be some dignitaries speaking.
What are we celebrating?
On March 31, 1907:
Also 100 years ago on February 6, 1907:
I will be there, and the book "Firefighting in Roanoke" will more than likely be available at the event.
I hope to see you at the Parade, Station #1, or at least downtown afterwards drinking some green beer.
City of Roanoke's 125th Anniversary
"125th Anniversary Celebration Opening Ceremony" on Saturday, March 31 (between 12 and 4 p.m.), and it's "Free and Open to the Public!"
The theme of the day and throughout the anniversary year is: "People. Pride. Promise."
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled to include. . .
*
Distinguished Guests, including past Governors and other noted Roanoke-related politicos, noted authors actors and television dignitaries are scheduled to participate.
* The viewing of at least three major historical documentaries (including the premiere of Stars and Stripes, a work created especially for the 125th Anniversary Celebration.
*
A procession from the Hotel Roanoke (also established in 1882), with horse-drawn carriages, a color guard and bagpipers
* Vintage Automobiles
* A comprehensive exhibition of photographs and objects from Roanoke's history from the History Museum of Western Virginia
* Musical performances, including those by the students of Roanoke City Public Schools, members of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and Manuel Melendez
* A procession of flags by the "Local Colors" organization from the 82 nations represented in our region
* Displays of period Silver & Displays of period jewelry
* An exhibit from the collection of Pete Ballard's period Fashion Dolls
* An exhibit of three historic "Period Rooms"
* A host of exciting activities for children and families in the smaller Exhibition Hall, which will be created and operated by the city's Parks and Recreation Department
* Refreshments for all
* And much more. . . (Read a more detailed listing)
On March 17th Roanoke Firefighters will march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade at Noon. Following the Parade, the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department has planned a 100th Anniversary Party at the Historic Fire Station #1 Downtown. The event will be at 4 pm and everyone is welcome. I am not sure exactly of the festivities, although there will be some dignitaries speaking.
What are we celebrating?
On March 31, 1907:
The Roanoke City Fire Department became fully paid with uniformed men and the Volunteers disbanded, most of which were hired by the department (From the Maurice Wiseman Project Online).
Also 100 years ago on February 6, 1907:
Fire Station #1 is opened on this day. The Station was erected in 1906 at a cost $33,552.40. The bell and bell tower were moved from the old Station #1 to this Station #1. The building was designed by H.H. Huggins and built by John F. Barbour. From The Roanoke Leader Feb. 6, 1907 "...There are stalls for 9 horses. These stalls are made of iron and have running water beneath leading to the city sewer. The horses stand unhaltered, and are automatically released from their stalls by the first alarm... Roanoke now has one of the finest fire departments in the South and Roanokers, in consequence, have reason to be proud of the fact. And thus another step has been made onward to Greater Roanoke."(From the Maurice Wiseman Project Online)
I will be there, and the book "Firefighting in Roanoke" will more than likely be available at the event.
I hope to see you at the Parade, Station #1, or at least downtown afterwards drinking some green beer.
City of Roanoke's 125th Anniversary
"125th Anniversary Celebration Opening Ceremony" on Saturday, March 31 (between 12 and 4 p.m.), and it's "Free and Open to the Public!"
The theme of the day and throughout the anniversary year is: "People. Pride. Promise."
The Opening Ceremony is scheduled to include. . .
*
Distinguished Guests, including past Governors and other noted Roanoke-related politicos, noted authors actors and television dignitaries are scheduled to participate.
* The viewing of at least three major historical documentaries (including the premiere of Stars and Stripes, a work created especially for the 125th Anniversary Celebration.
*
A procession from the Hotel Roanoke (also established in 1882), with horse-drawn carriages, a color guard and bagpipers
* Vintage Automobiles
* A comprehensive exhibition of photographs and objects from Roanoke's history from the History Museum of Western Virginia
* Musical performances, including those by the students of Roanoke City Public Schools, members of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, and Manuel Melendez
* A procession of flags by the "Local Colors" organization from the 82 nations represented in our region
* Displays of period Silver & Displays of period jewelry
* An exhibit from the collection of Pete Ballard's period Fashion Dolls
* An exhibit of three historic "Period Rooms"
* A host of exciting activities for children and families in the smaller Exhibition Hall, which will be created and operated by the city's Parks and Recreation Department
* Refreshments for all
* And much more. . . (Read a more detailed listing)
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