File:Vigilant Fire Company's Firemen's Monument 01.jpg

DescriptionVigilant Fire Company's Firemen's Monument 01.jpg	English: Vigilant Fire Company Firemen This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America. Its reference number is 4000838.
Date	Taken on 3 July 2009, 14:55:46
Source	Own work
Author	Robert Stettner

Arthur Scranton, a member of the Scranton family of Northeastern Pennsylvania was the moving force behind the erection of this firemen's monument. Arthur came to live in Slatington at the turn of the 20th Century; presumably because of his interest in slate quarries. He joined the Vigilant in 1905 and became an active member by helping to purchase fire fighting gear and pay for bands to accompany the firemen in local parades. Du- ring this time Scranton also became active in the Pennsylvania State Firemen's Association, rising through the ranks to become the organization's First Vice-President. In the early years of its existence the Vigilant did not have its own fire station. Scranton wanted to remedy this situation, but plans were dropped when the Borough of Slatington would not maintain a building. Scranton still wanted to help his brother firemen, and show his appreciation for their efforts so he purchased a lot in the nearby Union Cemetery, which was to be used as a burial site for firemen with financial hardship or with no family. In May 1909, Frank A. Scheirer, a local stonemason was awarded the contract to build the monument. The monument cost $2200. A perpetual care agreement was entered into with the cemetery association, and Scranton donated $200 to the association to cover the perpetual care. He also made the initial donation to the monument fund. The company chose the present site of the monument, because persons entering and leaving the town could view the monument. The monument was dedicated on September 16, 1909 with a crowd of 1500 in attendance. In his presentation address Scranton extended the use of the burial plots to any member of a Pennsylvania fire department, whether they be paid or volunteer. The monument is 16 feet high and comprised of Barre Granite. The monument was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. In celebration of the monument's 100th anniversary, the monument was cleaned and repaired, and rededicated in a ceremony on September 12, 2009

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