The Port Washington Fire Engine House is located in Port Washington, Wisconsin.[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Port Washington Fire Engine House | |
 Port Washington Fire Engine House | |
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| Location | 102 E. Pier St. Port Washington, Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates | 43°23′24″N 87°52′15″W / 43.39012°N 87.87072°W |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | John Topzant |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000894 |
| Added to NRHP | November 5, 2009 |
History
editThe fire engine house was built in 1929 next to the site of the city's previous firehouse, which had been built in 1884.[2] The 1929 building was designed by John Topzant of Milwaukee in Mediterranean Revival style, with a red-tile roof and a hose-drying tower. It initially contained garages for fire engines, living quarters for the firemen, and a repair room.[3]
A 1.5-story addition was built onto the back of the station between 1929 and 1938. The station remained in operation until a larger firehouse was built across the street in 1975. Then a senior citizens center took up residence in the older house.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Port Washington Fire Engine House". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Timothy F. Hegglund (November 24, 2008). "NRHP Inventory/Nomination: Port Washington Fire Engine House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 24, 2017. With 6 photos.
- ^ "Port Washington Fire Engine House". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
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