Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Air raid siren on top of courthouse, St. Paul, 1941.

Air Raid sirens, designed to warn the public against enemy attack, became part of everyday American life during World War II. This siren was located on top of the courthouse in downtown St. Paul.

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Date: 1941
Identifer: location E448.15 p2

Air raid siren on top of courthouse, St. Paul, 1941.