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• The McElroys of Point Alexander
  The home page of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada providing a link to photographs by Bob McElroy, McElroy and Graydon Family History, and our Bush Log

• The McElroys of Point Alexander -- Feeds
  A listing of the rss feeds available on the website of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada

• The McElroys of Point Alexander -- Local Scene
  A section of the personal web site of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada focusing on the communities, landscape, flora, and fauna of the upper Ottawa Valley

• Site Map of The McElroys of Point Alexander -- Site Map
  

• The McElroys of Point Alexander -- What's New
  The what's new page of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada

• Algonquin Web
  References to news stories, blog entries, and website updates relevant to experiencing and appreciating the natural environment, especially (but not limitted to) the Algonquin Highlands and the adjacent Ottawa Valley.

• Bob and Diana McElroy's Bush Log
  A web log of Bob and Diana McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada; a collection of short photo essays and diaries documenting our exploration of northern Renfrew County and adjacent Algonquin Park.

• Trip Log: Brent / Maple Lake / Catfish Lake Loop
  An account with photographs of a 1975 canoe trip out of Brent on Cedar lake in Algonquin Park.

• Trip Log - Canoe Lake to Brent and Return
  An account with photographs of a canoe trip in 1976 May, crossing Algonquin Park from Canoe Lake to Brent and return along the Nipissing River and Petawawa River.

• Trip Log - Wendigo Lake to McManus Lake via The Petawawa River
  An account with photographs of canoe trip in Algonquin park from Wendigo Lake to McManus Lake via the Petawawa River September 1976.

• Trip Log - Nipissing River Loop from Kiosk
  An account with photographs of a canoe trip in Algonquin park starting from Kiosk, traveling to the Nipissing River via Biggar Lake and Loughrin Creek, and returning via Nadine Lake and Maple Lake in 1979 May.

• An Early Spring Hike to Eustache Lake and Wagtail Lake
  In early May 1982, and again on Easter weekend in April 1984, Diana and Bob hiked into Eustache Lake and Wagtail Lake, starting at the Lake Travers Station and then returning along the Petawawa River, as an early season overnight trip.

• Lost
  An account of an early spring walk in the bush during which, I get lost and some observations on the utility of a gps.

• Unidentified Raptor at Presqu'isle
  Photograph of an unidentified raptor, perhaps a peregrine, on the beach at Presqu'isle on the Ottawa River.

• Turkey Vultures at Presqu'isle
  Several Photographs of Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) on the beach at Presqu'isle on the Ottawa River.

• Basking Snakes at St. Andrew's Lake
  Photograph of snakes, basking in the sun at St. Andrew's Lake in Algonquin Park

• Young Raptor at Ryan's
  Several photographs of a young (unidentified) raptor on the beach at Ryan's Campsite on the Ottawa River.

• High Security at Government Installations
  Photograph of an appropriately secured government installation.

• Breakfast Visitor -- A black bear comes to call
  This morning, at breakfast time, a black bear (Ursus americanus) came to call

• Gravel Portage
  Photograph of a gravel portage in Algonquin Park.

• Abandoned Homestead
  Some photographs relating to abandoned homesteads in the Petawawa Research Forest.

• Where are "The Cascades"?
  Some comments on the place names "The Cascades" and "High Falls" in eastern Algonquin Park

• Lungwort
  Some photographs of Lungwort, Lobaria pulmonaria

• A Hike to Eustache Lake
  An account with photographs of a hike to Eustache Lake in Algonquin Park.

• Eastern Wolf -- Canis lycaon
  An account, with photographs of an encounter with an Eastern Wolf (Canis lycaon) in eastern Algonquin Park.

• Desecration of a Beautiful Spot
  A rant, with photographs, about the desecration of the site of the Tom Thomson painting, The Jack Pine

• American Marten -- Martes americana
  Some photographs of an American Marten, Martes americana, at our bird feeder.

• Northern Flying Squirrel -- Glaucomys sabrinus
  A photograph of a a Northern Flying Squirrel, Glaucomys sabrinus, at our birdfeeder

• Ruffed Grouse in winter
  Some photographs of Ruffed Grouse signs in the Petawawa Research Forest

• Snow Shadows
  A small photo gallery of snow shadows and shapes.

• Barred Owl -- Strix varia
  An account with photographs of a barred owl, Strix varia, looking for lunch.

• Maple Syrup
  An account, with photographs, of the making of our first batch of maple syrup of the season.

• Ice Out at Point Alexander
  Two photographs of ice out at Point Alexander on the Ottawa River

• An Early Spring Day in Algonquin Park
  An account, with photographs, of a day hike in Algonquin Park in the early Spring.

• Grant's Creek
  An account, with photographs, of a canoe outing on the upper reaches of Grant's Creek near Algonquin Park.

• Local Bear Arrested
  A teenage black bear bear, Ursus americanus, has been frequenting the neighbourhood until he was arrested earlier today.

• The Jack Pine
  Photographs of a jack pine bearing an uncanny resemblance to that in the painting

• A Walk to Whitson Lake
  An account, with photographs of a walk to Whitson Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park

• Wenda Lake Hardwoods
  An account, with photographs of visiting Wenda Lake and the Wenda Lake Hardwoods

• Finding Wally
  A local kayaker is found safe at Indian Point after spending an uncomfortable night in the Quebec bush.

• Ottawa River Ice Out
  Some photographs of ice out on the Ottawa River near Deep River and Point Alexander

• The Chalk River
  An account, with photographs of canoeing the Chalk River between the Bronson Road and Corry Lake

• Immature Bald Eagle -- Haliaeetus leucocephalus
  An account, with photographs of an encounter with an Immature Bald Eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus

• A Pair of Peregrines
  Recently while out exploring, I encountered a pair of Peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus).

• The Other Barron Canyon
  An account of a canoe outing to First Chute on the Barron River and the other Barron Canyon

• Two Bear Encounters
  An account of two black bear, Ursus americanus, encounters this summer.

• Oiseau Rock
  An account, with photographs, of a hike to the top of Oiseau Rock, a sacred and historic cliff situated on the Quebec shore of the Ottawa River at the bottom of the Deep River Reach

• Ottawa River Freeze Up
  This page documents, through photographs, the freeze up of the Ottawa River

• High Falls at High Water
  The High Falls area of the Barron River, near Achray in Algonquin Park, provides striking scenery and a natural water slide. It is especially impressive in the early Spring

• High Falls on the Bonnechere River
  An account, with photographs of visiting High Falls on the Bonnechere River in Algonquin Park

• Egg Rock and the Bonnechere River Valley
  Egg Rock on the southern boundary of Algonquin Park, overlooks Stringer Lake and valley of the Little Bonnechere River.

• An Early Fall Hike Around Berm Lake and Johnston Lake
  An account, with photographs of an early fall hike around Berm Lake and Johnston Lake in eastern Algonquin Park

• Booth's Rock Trail
  An account, with photographs of a hike around Booth's Rock Trail in Algonquin Park

• The Bat Lake Trail in Late Fall
  An account, with photographs, of a late fall hike on the Bat Lake Trail in Algonquin Park

• Early Spring in the Barron Canyon
  An account, with photographs of an early spring canoe trip in the Barron Canyon.

• Little Bonnechere River
  An account, with photographs, of an exploration of the Little Bonnechere River between Couchain Lake and Sligo in Algonquin Park by canoe.

• Ooze Lake
  An account, with photographs, of a visit to Ooze Lake in Eastern Algonquin Park, describing its ecology and an encounter with a cow moose and calf.

• Mid Fall in the Barron Canyon
  An account, with photographs, an mid fall canoe trip in the Barron Canyon.

• Foymount
  Foymount is highest populated community in Ontario, located on the edge of the Ottawa-Bonnechere Graben west of Lake Clear in Renfrew County. It was formerly the site of a Pinetree Line radar base, which closed in 1974. Currently it is the home of Black Water Designs, manufacturer and distributor of high quality outdoors equipment and clothing (Sierra Designs).

• The Barron River -- Some Photographs
  Some photographs from an early May solo canoe paddle on the Barron River in Algonquin Park, starting at Squirrel Rapids, passing by Cache Rapids, through the Barron Canyon, and then on to Brigham Chute.

• Exploring Young Creek
  An account, with photographs, of an exploration of Young Creek by canoe in the Petawawa Research Forest in the vicinity of Racehorse Road.

• Day Trip Up the Petawawa River from Brent
  An account, with photographs of a day trip up the Petawawa River, launching our canoe at Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park. We stopped to photograph the first falls where the river tumbles into Cedar Lake, visited the Corbeil gravesite, and continued upstream to the former timber slide at the second falls and then returned.

• Washout: The Destructive Power of a Burst Beaver Dam
  Sometime in early July, a beaver dam burst in the Petawawa Research Forest. The resulting torrent of water destroyed several smaller beaver dams downstream and washed out two minor roads before washing out Clouthier Road, the main access road to the Petawawa Research Forest. This page documents the destruction.

• Open House at The Algonquin Radio Observatory
  On July 19, 2008, we attended an open house at the Algonquin Radio Observatory (ARO) at Lake Travers (Lake Traverse) in Algonquin Park. The highlight was a tour of the 46 metre (150 foot) radio telescope. Some photographs of the Algonquin Radio Telescope and associated residence are presented here.

• Trip Log - Brent to Carl Wilson Lake
  An account, with photographs, of a three day, two night solo canoe trip in northern Algonquin Park, from Brent on Cedar Lake to Carl Wilson Lake and return.

• Track and Tower Trail
  An account, with photographs, of a late fall hike around the Track and Tower Trail in Algonquin Park.

• The Story of a Canoe
  Our reliable old 15 ft lightweight Grumman Canoe was severely damaged this past winter. While repairable, we realize with regret that we will probably never paddle it again. Its story is related here.

• The Debris at the Bottom of the Pond
  A beaver dam on Maunsell Creek in the Petawawa Research Forest has burst and washed out Bypass Road. The partially drained beaver pond reveals evidence of the previous presence of some sort of building or structure. This page presents a gallery of photos of the revealed evidence.

• Day Trip into the Brent Crater
  A description, with photos, of a day's exploration of the Brent Crater in Algonquin Park by canoe

• Turkey Vulture
  Photos of a turkey vulture, Cathartes aura, on the Quebec shore of the Ottawa River near Point Alexander.

• Do Black Bears Swim?
  An account, with photographs of two black bears -- Ursus americanus -- swimming across Grand Lake in eastern Algonquin Park.

• A Public Archaeology Day at Basin Depot, Algonquin Park
  On Saturday 2009 October 03, The Friends of Bonnechere Parks and the Ottawa chapter of the Ontario Archaeology Society hosted a Public Archaeology Day at Basin Depot in Algonquin Park. This was part of a week-long investigation of the site under the direction of licensed archaeologist Ken Swayze, extending the work done in previous excavations during the 1990s. Some photos from the day are presented here.

• Big Pines Trail
  An account with photographs of a late fall hike around the Big Pines Trail in Algonquin Park.

• Exploring Branstead Farm
  An account with photographs of an exploration of the Branstead Farm in the Petawawa Research Forest.

• The Hawk Trail
  A gallery of photos from along the Hawk Trail in the Petawawa Research Forest

• Early Spring along the Basin Depot Road in Algonquin Park
  An account with photographs of exploring two walking trails off the Basin Depot Road in Algonquin Park: the McGuey Farm and Bridge Dam Trail, and the High Falls Trail. Both of these trails lead to historic spots along the Little Bonnechere River.

• Return to the Brent Crater
  An account with photos of exploring the Brent Crater Trail in Algonquin Park with particular emphasis on the limestone gully on Muskwa Creek and the cedar swamp.

• Trip Log: Brent to Catfish Lake
  An account with picture of a solo canoe trip from Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park to Catfish Lake and return.

• To High Falls and the Water Slide
  An account, with photographs, of visiting High Falls and the water slide on the Barron River in Algonquin Park the hard way -- by canoe from High Falls Lake.

• Exploring the Pembroke Lumber Company Site
  An account with photographs of a hike into the old mill site of the Pembroke Lumber Company on Lake Travers in Algonquin Park.

• Early Spring Along the Road to Lake Travers
  A description with photographs of an early spring drive along the Achray Road (aka Barron Canyon Road) to Lake Travers in Algonquin Park

• Trip Log - Brent, Nipissing River, Catfish lake
  Diary and Photos from a four day / three night solo caoe trip from Brent on Cedar Lake in Algonquin Park, up the Nipissing River, across through Luckless Lake to Catfish Lake and then back to Brent through Narrowbag Lake and the Petawawa River

• Trip Report - Exploring Lake Travers in Algonquin Park
  A description, with photos and trip diary, of an exploration of Lake Travers in Algonquin Park.

• A Walk to Ghost Lake in Algonquin Park
  Some photos from a hike through the Rana Lake Red Oak Nature Reserve in Algonquin Park, starting from the Brent Road at Rana Lake, walking to Pan Lake and then following the portage to Ghost Lake, passing the site of the old Brent fire tower en route

• An Upper Ottawa Valley Calendar
  A calendar featuring the photographs of Diana and Bob McElroy of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada focusing on the communities, landscape, flora, fauna and history of the Ottawa Valley

• /deepRiver/

• some snap shots of Deep River
  A gallery of photographs of Deep River, Ontario, Canada

• /flora/

• Vascular Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley
  A checklist of the Vascular Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley

• Wild Flowers and Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley
  photo of selected Wild Flowers and Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley

• Wild Flowers and Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley
  photo of selected Wild Flowers and Plants of the Upper Ottawa Valley

• History
  This section features the family histories of Bob McElroy and Diana McElroy: The McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario; and The Graydon Family of Streetsville, Ontario

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• A Canadian Election Primer
  An introduction to various issues in the current Canadian election based on the political cartoons of J.W. Bengough.

• The Graydon Family of Streetsville, Ontario, Canada
  Family History of the Graydon family of Streetsville, Ontario

• Attempted Burglary at the Graydon Boot Shop, Streetsville, Ontario, 1888.
  A newspaper description of the armed burglary of the Graydon Bootshop in June 1888 in Streetsville, Ontario

• Sarah Wright
  Sarah Wright of Londonderry, Ireland; emigrated to Canada, lived in York and Streetsville, Ontario; daughter Elizabeth married William Graydon of Streetsville.

• /history/maps/

• 1908 Map of Algonquin Park by W.D.M. Bell, M.D.
  This page is a link to a reproduction of the 1908 map of Algonquin National Park of Ontario by W.D.M. Bell, M.D.

• The McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario, Canada
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Family of Eliza Craig of Richmond, Ontario
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Announcement of Birth of William McElroy, 1848, Richmond, Ontario
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Henry McElroy and Family
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• The Irish Ancestors of Henry McElroy
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario: Henry's Irish Ancestors

• Obituary of Herbert Hood McElroy
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Discharge of Henry McElroy of the 37th Regiment of Foot
  Discharge of Henry McElroy of the 37th Regiment of Foot

• Letter from Anne Rooney to Henry McElroy of Richmond, Upper Canada, 1834
  A Letter from Anne Rooney to Henry McElroy of Richmond, Upper Canada, 1834 pertaining to the Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Letter from John Dinsmore of Rostrevor to Henry McElroy, 1844 May 28
  A Letter from John Dinsmore of Rostrevor, County Down, Ireland to Henry McElroy of Richmond, Upper Canada, dated 1844 May 28 pertaining to the Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• The McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario, Canada
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Newspaper Stories and Announcements
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Early Days in Richmond by Kathleen A. McElroy
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Elopement of Sarah Bell / Rielly House
  the story of how Sarah Bell, daughter of Hugh Bell of Bell's Corners eloped with Edward Rielly, the family's coachman and went on to run the Rielly House, Richmond's main hotel in the 19th century.

• History of Richmond, Ontario, Canada
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• McElroy Ancestors in 18th century Drumgooland Parish
  

• McElroy Ancestors in 18th century Drumgooland Parish
  A summary of evidence of Henry McElroy's ancestors and family in Drumgooland Parish, County Down, Ireland.

• Flight Lieut. Victor Henry McElroy, D.F.C.
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Family Photos
  One pf a series of pages presenting family photos associated with Bob's family history and focussing on the McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario

• Family Trees
  One of a series of pages presenting family photos associated with Bob's family history and focusing on the McElroy Family of Richmond, Ontario

• Descendants of Henry McElroy
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Descendants of Duncan MacDougall and Isabella Brown
  Family Tree of Duncan MacDougall and Isabella Brown

• Descendants of Edward Rielly and Sarah Bell
  Family Tree of Edward Rielly and Sarah Bell of Richmond, Ontario

• Descendants of John Dinsmore
  Canadian Descendants of John Dinsmore of Rostrevor, County Down, Ireland

• /history/mcelroy/merrick/

• Watercolor Paintings by William Maurice Merrick McElroy
  Family History of the McElroy pioneer family of Richmond, Ontario

• Frank Morris
  This page provides a capsule biography of Frank Morris, a Peterborough Ontario teacher and naturalist and coauthor of the book Our Wild Orchids.

• Remembering Our Veterans
  a page to honour the veterans in our family

• /local/

• Local Bear Arrested
  A description, with pictures of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada and environs

• Squatters at Burke's Beach
  Squatters commandeer a house boat at Burkes Beach

• Point Alexander Presbyterian Church Yard Sale
  A description, with pictures of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada and environs

• Finding Wally
  A description, with pictures of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada and environs

• Microburst strikes Laurentian Hills
  A description, with pictures of the damage caused by a microburst which struck in to Town of Laurentian Hills, 2005 June 28

• Adams House in Deep River
  A description, with pictures of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada and environs

• notes, thoughts & drafts
  This section of our website comprises pages relevant to the various themes of this site where the content, or our understanding, is incomplete.

• Exploring Eastern Algonquin Park
  A brief guide to exploring eastern Algonquin Park via the Sand lake Gate and Achray Road

• Alligators of Algonquin Park
  An account with photographs of the remains of three alligators -- steam warping tugs historicly used in the logging industry -- in Algonquin Park.

• The Barron Canyon
  The Barron River Canyon is a Nature Reserve Zone in Algonquin Park, comprising a series of spectacular gorges with granite walls towering 100 m and more above steep talus slopes which grade down to the water.

• Bibliography
  A selected bibliography of Nature and History with an emphasis on the Upper Ottawa Valley and Algonquin Park

• Brent Limestone Cliff
  The Brent Limestone Cliff, a Nature Reserve Zone in Algonquin Park, comprises a 15-foot-high limestone cliff stretching 150 feet along the south-east side of a small point on Cedar Lake at Brent. The cliff is, in places, deeply undercut by wave action. The limestone contains abundant fossils of several species of marine animals and shell fish.

• Glaciation of the Ottawa Valley
  Some pictures and comments pertaining to the glaciation of the Ottawa Valley

• The Ottawa Bonnechere Graben
  The Ottawa Valley is a rift valley, a dropped down block of bedrock many tens of kilometers wide, known as the Ottawa Bonnechere graben.

• The Greenbough Esker
  Some pictures and comments pertaining to the Greenbough Esker.

• Green Headwater Lakes
  Several Algonquin Park headwater lakes are characterized by a distinctive green colour.

• Eastern Hemlock
  Eastern Hemlock -- Tsuga canadensis -- has very specific and stringent requirements for regeneration. Human influence works against these requirements from being realized and consequently the Eastern Hemlock is in decline.

• Lake Travers De Geer Moraines
  A description with photographs of the De Geer moraines at Lake Travers in Algonquin Park

• Some Large White Pines
  This pages comprises photos and approximate measurements of some large white pines - Pinus strobus - in the Point Alexander, Deep River, Chalk River, Petawawa Research Forest area of the upper Ottawa Valley.

• Leucistic Dark-Eyed Junco
  Some photos of a leucistic dark-eyed junco. Point Alexander, Ontario. 2010 April.

• Significant Earth and Life Sciences Sites in Algonquin Park and Surrounding Areas
  This page provides a listing of the Nature Reserve Zones and Special Management Areas in Algonquin Park. Less extensively, it also identifies some features of similar significance outside of the Park (with more to come).

• Logging in Algonquin Park
  This note comprises a reading list of books pertaining to the history of logging in Algonquin Park and the Ottawa Valley.

• Spring Camp on the Nipissing River - 1979
  Spring Camp on the Nipissing River served as a prisoner of war camp during World War II. It has since fallen into decay and is being reclaimed by the forest. This is how it looked in May 1979.

• White Water Play
  A photo gallery of open and covered canoes and kayaks playing at Big Eddy Rapids on the lower Petawawa River in the early 1980s.

• /ptAlexander/

• Where is Point Alexander
  A description, with pictures of Point Alexander, Ontario, Canada and environs

• The View from Point Alexander - Deep River Fire Station / Police Station (2009-03-07)
  A web log of photographs (photoblog) focusing on the communities, landscape, flora, fauna and history of the Ottawa Valley Today's photo: Deep River Fire Station / Police Station

• The View from Point Alexander - Deep River Fire Station / Police Station (2009-03-07)
  A web log of photographs (photoblog) focusing on the communities, landscape, flora, fauna and history of the Ottawa Valley Today's photo: Deep River Fire Station / Police Station