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This vintage fire alarm annunciator panel was assembled and inspected in August 1961, and it shows. The proportions are confident, …
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This vintage fire alarm annunciator panel was assembled and inspected in August 1961, and it shows. The proportions are confident, the layout is deliberate, and every element feels purposeful. The red indicator lights are labeled by zone - Attic, First Floor, Garage, Basement - with a central gauge by American Fire Alarm Co. Inc. and a large metal bell housed in the lower half. It reads immediately as institutional equipment, not decoration pretending to be something else.
The metal case retains its original textured finish with age-appropriate wear. Inside, the wiring, components, and inspection tag remain intact and legible, offering a rare look at mid-century safety infrastructure. The handwritten assembly and inspection dates anchor it firmly to 1961 and add a level of documentation that is often missing from industrial artifacts like this. It is no longer intended for active service and should be considered a display or collection piece.
This piece carries visual weight without being overpowering and fits naturally among mid-century furniture, industrial interiors, or collections focused on institutional design, firefighting history, or mechanical objects. Wear, surface marks, and patina are consistent with age and use and are part of its character.
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- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 6ʺD × 11ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Metal
- Plastic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, including paint transfer on back edges. Original finish and components remain intact, with wear consistent … moreVintage condition with age-appropriate wear, including paint transfer on back edges. Original finish and components remain intact, with wear consistent with long-term institutional use and later display. less
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