Port Washington Fire Engine House

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
Port Washington Fire Engine House is located in Wisconsin
Port Washington Fire Engine House
Location102 E. Pier St.
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Coordinates43.39012°N 87.87072°W / 43.39012; -87.87072
Built1929
ArchitectJohn Topzant
Architectural styleMediterranean Revival
NRHP reference No.09000894
Added to NRHPNovember 5, 2009

History

The 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
  1. "Port Washington Fire Engine House". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  2. Timothy F. Hegglund (November 24, 2008). "NRHP Inventory/Nomination: Port Washington Fire Engine House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 24, 2017. With 6 photos.
  3. "Port Washington Fire Engine House". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved October 3, 2012.


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