About
Firefighter J. Robert Cramer Square is a small memorial at the corner of Main St and Cross St on the west end of Beacon's Main Street.
The Firefighter
J. Robert Cramer was an active member of the Lewis Tompkins Hose Company and the City of Beacon Fire Department. He lost his life in the line of duty fighting the fire at 144–146 Main Street on January 29, 1955.
The Marker
The Lewis Tompkins Hose Company placed the marker on October 11, 2014, next to its own historic firehouse marker. It's a quiet spot to pause on a walk along the west end of Main Street.
Address
Main St & Cross St, Beacon, NY 12508