Fire Station/Old City Hall

Prior to the construction of this building, fire houses were scattered at many locations throughout the community. In 1921, the City purchased the first motorized firefighting vehicle -a Studebaker. Ed Surfus, Oregon City’s fire chief at the time, converted the vehicle to be used for firefighting. The building also served as City Hall until 1980. The fire house is considered to be the oldest working fire station west of the Rockies.