The sign shape is rectangular but its head is designed according to the silhouette of the old building of the Gymnasia Herzliya, which serves as a logo of the Council for the Preservation of Heritage Sites in Israel
The police station was photographed that day
Click for a larger image Click for a larger image Next to the sign is another sign that reads:
Nahalal Police
1936
Click for a larger image Translation of the text on the sign:
Symbol of the Council for the Preservation of Heritage Sites in Israel
Symbol of the Jewish National Fund
Israel Police Emblem - Traffic
Emblem of the Jezreel Valley Regional Council
Nahalal Police The Nahalal police station was built according to a design by British architect Austen Harrison. It was completed in early 1936 and housed an office building, a police station, a commanders apartment, a weapons room, a detention room and a horse stable.
Following the events of the "Arab Revolt", in the years 1936-39, and according to the recommendations of Sir Charles Taggart, the wall was built, security turrets and firing holes and facilities essential to an expanded police force were added. The construction of the additions was completed in 1940.
At the request of the Yishuv leadership, Sergeant Yitzhak Shvili was appointed commander of the station, and the staff, which until then had been manned by three policemen, increased and numbered 10 policemen. Most of the policemen were Arabs, but under Shvilis personal command, the station became a central "assistance junction" for the defense and intelligence system of the Haganah and the guard units in the Nahalal bloc.
During the War of Independence, the station served as a detention facility for prisoners. In 1950, the station was transferred to the IDF and external structures were added. The 9th Brigade was located there. Later, it served as a detention center for female soldiers and more. In 1960, the IDF left the station, the place was looted, destroyed and faced complete demolition.
The station was restored at the initiative of the Council for the Preservation of Sites and in cooperation with Bnei HaEmek, the Jezreel Valley Regional Council and the Hebrew Police and Notary Association from the Mandate period. The conservation work was carried out by the Preservation Group of the Site Preservation Council.
The Israel Police returned to operate at part of the station. Other sections serve as a site for knowing the history of the activities of the policemen and guards in the valley during the Mandate. The site is also used by the offices of the Council for the Preservation of Sites in the Northern Region.