The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department's 2023 Holiday Ornament honors the Town of Vienna's early history by featuring its first station and two of its earliest vehicles -- a 1919 Ford (left) and a 1924 Chevrolet (right).
VVFD was formed in 1903 with every able-bodied man and boy decreed to be a member of the department by first Fire Chief Leon Freeman. However it wasn't until 1929 that VVFD built its first dedicated fire station on Church Street. Until that time, apparatus were stored in various locations, including under Chief Freeman's porch (now the Freeman House on Church Street). In the 1920s, 2462 sq ft of land was donated at 113 Church Street NW by local resident Seth Gorman for a new station. With the help of volunteers, local builder George Darne Sr. donated his expertise to construct a 2-bay building with a large underground cistern that provided water for fighting fires. VVFD expanded the building twice to add 3 more apparatus bays to account for the fire suppression needs of the quickly growing Vienna population, especially post WWII. After moving into the current station location at 400 Center Street S, the Church Street station was sold to resident Laurette Hipple who opened Worthington's Cards and Gifts, a beloved Vienna Institution until closing its doors in 2003 making way for the modern development you now see on Church Street.
Early VVFD apparatus were beautiful. Among the many early vehicles, two in particular are depicted in this 2023 ornament.
Ornament Details and Specifications:
This beautiful ornament is made in the USA by Beacon Design, the same company behind the annual White House ornament.
Delivery Options
As with many manufactured items, we are experiencing delays. We are expecting full stock and there for shipping to be available the first week of December.
Retail Options
Prior year ornaments are not available at retail locations.
Prior Year Ornaments
Looking for prior year ornaments? We have a very limited supply still available. You can add them to your order and combine shipping! (Full Store)
VVFD was formed in 1903 with every able-bodied man and boy decreed to be a member of the department by first Fire Chief Leon Freeman. However it wasn't until 1929 that VVFD built its first dedicated fire station on Church Street. Until that time, apparatus were stored in various locations, including under Chief Freeman's porch (now the Freeman House on Church Street). In the 1920s, 2462 sq ft of land was donated at 113 Church Street NW by local resident Seth Gorman for a new station. With the help of volunteers, local builder George Darne Sr. donated his expertise to construct a 2-bay building with a large underground cistern that provided water for fighting fires. VVFD expanded the building twice to add 3 more apparatus bays to account for the fire suppression needs of the quickly growing Vienna population, especially post WWII. After moving into the current station location at 400 Center Street S, the Church Street station was sold to resident Laurette Hipple who opened Worthington's Cards and Gifts, a beloved Vienna Institution until closing its doors in 2003 making way for the modern development you now see on Church Street.
Early VVFD apparatus were beautiful. Among the many early vehicles, two in particular are depicted in this 2023 ornament.
- 1919 Ford Model T with three 35 gallon chemical extinguishers (left)
- 1924 Chevrolet replacing the Model T (right)
Ornament Details and Specifications:
This beautiful ornament is made in the USA by Beacon Design, the same company behind the annual White House ornament.
- Multi-level ornament measuring 3.14" W x 2.42" H
- Solid brass finished in 24k gold, etched design with enamel ink screen printing
- Etching on the back containing the VVFD logo, year, and "First Fire Station - Church Street - 1929-1958"
- Gold string for hanging
- Packaged in a red gift box measuring 4.75" x 4.75" x 1", with the VVFD Logo printed in gold foil on box top
Delivery Options
As with many manufactured items, we are experiencing delays. We are expecting full stock and there for shipping to be available the first week of December.
- Santa Delivery - Looking for a special delivery by Santa this year? Back by very popular demand, you can have your order delivered by Santa on our 1946 Maxim fire engine! Add this product to your cart instead (delivery comes with one ornament).
- USPS shipping - Environmentally friendly padded mailer, $5 for up to 4 ornaments, $10 up to 6, $15 up to 10, $20 for 11+ ornaments. (2022 and 2021 ornaments each count as 2 due to the increased size of the box).
- Vienna local business pickup - Free pickup at a local Vienna Business!
Retail Options
Prior year ornaments are not available at retail locations.
Prior Year Ornaments
Looking for prior year ornaments? We have a very limited supply still available. You can add them to your order and combine shipping! (Full Store)
- 2020 - 1946 Maxim - sold out
- 2021 - 1946 Maxim 75th Anniversary - limited stock!
- 2022 - 1904 Extinguisher First Apparatus
- 2023 - 1929 Church Street Station
- 2024 - VVFD Logo
- 5 Year Bundle
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