The Wherehouse is home to that World War II-era air raid siren that’s been a part of Holyoke’s weekly rhythm for decades.
A zoning complaint halted the weekly noon blast from Holyoke’s historic air‑raid siren. City leaders weigh permits, zoning changes and the future of the tradition.
On January 13, the city sent a cease-and-desist order to The Wherehouse in Holyoke to stop its weekly two-minute-long siren.
The Wherehouse, the business that operates the historic siren on Lyman Street, said they are exploring multiple options to restore the weekly tradition that has been part of Holyoke for generations.
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'Air raid siren' riddle as Corby residents try to pin down unusual noise
People living in the south of Corby have been left scratching their heads after hearing an ‘air raid siren’ late in the evenings.
The author reflects on the history of Muncie's outdoor warning sirens, originally used for air raid drills during World War II and the Cold War. Delaware County's first air raid system was tested in ...
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