Old Engine Company No. 6

The Old Engine Company No. 6 at 438 Massachusetts Ave in Washington, DC is a former District of Columbia Fire Department building which housed Engine 6 between February 17, 1879, and June 27, 1974.[3] The two-story brick building was built during the volunteer period and is the only remaining example from that time.[4]

Old Engine Company No. 6
Old Engine Company No. 6 building (2017)
Old Engine Company No. 6 is located in the District of Columbia
Old Engine Company No. 6
Old Engine Company No. 6 is located in the United States
Old Engine Company No. 6
Location438 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, District of Columbia[1]
Coordinates38°54′1″N 77°1′3″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1862 (1862)
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.75002052[2]
Added to NRHPSeptember 5, 1975

In 2012, the location was reopened as a restaurant.

References
  1. Beauchamp, Tanya. "NRHP Nomination Form". June 1975. National Park Service. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  3. "DCFD OLD FIRE STATIONS". DC Fire. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  4. Boese, Kent. "Then and Now: Engine House 6". Oct 7, 2009. Greater Greater Washington. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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