 The Marion Hose Company #1 was the first fire company in Carbon County. The firehouse, located at 16 West Broadway, was erected in 1885 on the site of a former wheelwright shop.
Organized in 1853, the Marion Hose Fire Company was named after Revolutionary War General, Francis Marion. In 1853 the first carriage was donated to the Mauch Chunk Marion Hose Company by the First Marion Hose Company of Philadelphia, and was brought here by canal-boat.
Aside from the function of protecting Mauch Chunk from the ravages of fire, the Marion Hose was a community center. It was the location of numerous social and cultural events and the site of the first art exhibition held in Mauch Chunk.
The Historical Society maintains the buiding in the time honored tradition as a community center. The Marion Hose Exhibition Center is still host to a variety of social, cultural and art events.
For current exhibit information by the Carbon County Art League visit: Exhibits
For information about renting this venue: Facility Rental
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