U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Operations Building, Ford Island, Enter...
Significance: The military presence on Ford Island began when the United States entered World War I in 1917. At that time the U.S. Army assumed control of Ford Island and established Luke Airfield. This airfi... More
Wichita Fire Department Engine House No. 9, 4700 East Kellog Street (H...
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Wichita Fire Department Engine House No. 9, 4700 East Kellog Street (H...
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Shannock Village, Main Street, North Shannock Road, & West Shannock Ro...
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Shannock Village, Main Street, North Shannock Road, & West Shannock Ro...
Public domain image of a train station in Boston, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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![[Fireman with firefighting equipment in front of the Vigilant Firehouse, 1066 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C.]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMTEvZmlyZW1hbi13aXRoLWZpcmVmaWdodGluZy1lcXVpcG1lbnQtaW4tZnJvbnQtb2YtdGhlLXZpZ2lsYW50LWZpcmVob3VzZS0xMDY2LWYxMjAzZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/50/webp "[Fireman with firefighting equipment in front of the Vigilant Firehouse, 1066 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C.]")
[Fireman with firefighting equipment in front of the Vigilant Firehous...
Title devised by Library staff based on HABS DC-98, which shows the same building. National Photo Company Collection. No. 43640.
Fire Station (Pushkin Street #68), (1930s), Cheliabinsk, Russia
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Engine Company Number Ten, Firehouse, 1341 Maryland Avenue Northeast, ...
Survey number: HABS DC-90 Building/structure dates: 1894 Initial Construction
Engine Company Number Twenty-Two, Firehouse, 5760 Georgia Avenue North...
Survey number: HABS DC-95 Building/structure dates: ca. 1897 Initial Construction
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
Milwaukee Fire Department, Engine House Number 27, 2647 North Bartlett...
1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This firehouse, built in 1903, to cover the northeast corner of the city of Milwaukee, was designed by Sebastian Brand. Brand was a German immigrant with a c... More
Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Ophir, Tooele County, UT
Significance: One of the few remaining mining town city hall-fire stations. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-23 Survey number: HABS UT-38 Building/structure dates: ca. 1870 Init... More
Town Hall, 43 Main Street, Ophir, Tooele County, UT
Significance: One of the few remaining mining town city hall-fire stations. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-23 Survey number: HABS UT-38 Building/structure dates: ca. 1870 Init... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine Company No. 1, Between 26 & 28 South Main Street, Franklin, Mer...
Survey number: HABS NH-221 Public domain photograph - historical image of New Hampshire, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Fire Station, Southwest corner of Cavanag...
Significance: Building 705 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ... More
Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Fire Station, Southwest corner of Cavanag...
Significance: Building 705 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, South Fire Station, Railroad Avenue near E...
Significance: Building 726, built in 1941, is considered significant for its association with U.S. Naval history and the Mare Island Shipyard (MINSY), the first naval installation on the west coast. Portions of... More
Washington Fire Engine Company No. 5, 7 North Lawrence Street, Mobile,...
Significance: This building is one of the unusual buildings of Mobile. Although originally built for a synagogue, it served as a fire station. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-1 S... More
Watervliet Arsenal, Building No. 15, Buffington Street between Symingt...
Significance: One of two similar structures apparently built in 1839 as carriage storehouses, this building represents one of the few remaining vestiges of carriage making and storage, an important element of n... More
Oakland Naval Supply Center, Firehouse, East of Fourth Street, between...
Survey number: HABS CA-2614-CC Building/structure dates: 1941 Initial Construction
Menasha City Hall & Fire Station, 124 Main Street, Menasha, Winnebago ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Engine house fortified by John Brown at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, no. ...
Photograph shows the fire engine house used by John Brown in his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Card number: "No. 692." Gottheim assigned collection code: GCW 52. Handwritten num... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Base Operations Tower & Fire Station, 1820 V...
Significance: The Operations Tower and Fire Station was built in 1951 as a combination operations control tower and crash truck building containing eight crash stalls for the Fire Department. The building repre... More
Ellsworth Air Force Base, Base Operations Tower & Fire Station, 1820 V...
Significance: The Operations Tower and Fire Station was built in 1951 as a combination operations control tower and crash truck building containing eight crash stalls for the Fire Department. The building repre... More
Raritan Arsenal, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Bonhamtown, Middlesex County,...
Significance: The Raritan Arsenal, originally known as the Raritan River Ordnance Base, was established in 1917 in preparation for the United States' entry into World War I. The Arsenal, initially a 2,150 acre ... More
Raritan Arsenal, 2890 Woodbridge Avenue, Bonhamtown, Middlesex County,...
Significance: The Raritan Arsenal, originally known as the Raritan River Ordnance Base, was established in 1917 in preparation for the United States' entry into World War I. The Arsenal, initially a 2,150 acre ... More
Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Fire Station, 80 feet North of December Sevent...
Survey number: HAER CO-21-AK Public domain photograph - historical image of Colorado, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Twelfth Street Car Shops, Fire Engine House No. 7, 1128 Ninth Avenue, ...
Significance: Fire Engine House No. 7 retains architectural details which suggest that it is contemporary with the final enlargement of the adjacent Stores/Laboratory, about 1905. Survey number: HAER PA-231-B ... More
Rock Island Arsenal, Building No. 225, Rodman Avenue between Flagler S...
Significance: After taking command of Rock Island Arsenal in 1865, General Thomas Jefferson Rodman devised a master plan for construction of ten large manufacturing shops, five on each side of the island's majo... More
Rock Island Arsenal, Building No. 225, Rodman Avenue between Flagler S...
Significance: After taking command of Rock Island Arsenal in 1865, General Thomas Jefferson Rodman devised a master plan for construction of ten large manufacturing shops, five on each side of the island's majo... More
Old Market House, North Commerce & Troy Streets, Galena, Jo Daviess Co...
Survey number: HABS IL-149 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1933 Subsequent Work
Old Market House, North Commerce & Troy Streets, Galena, Jo Daviess Co...
Survey number: HABS IL-149 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1933 Subsequent Work
Watervliet Arsenal, Building No. 22, Westervelt Avenue & Buffington St...
Significance: One of two similar structures apparently built in 1839 as carriage storehouses, this building represents one of the few remaining vestiges of carriage making and storage, an important element of n... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, Curtiss Street at Galaxy S...
Significance: In response to massive pre-World War II mobilization, the Fire and Guard House was built in 1940 to house two fire trucks, an ambulance, a crash truck, 44 prisoners, 10 firemen, and 11 guards. The... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, Curtiss Street at Galaxy S...
Significance: In response to massive pre-World War II mobilization, the Fire and Guard House was built in 1940 to house two fire trucks, an ambulance, a crash truck, 44 prisoners, 10 firemen, and 11 guards. The... More
Chanute Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, Curtiss Street at Galaxy S...
Significance: In response to massive pre-World War II mobilization, the Fire and Guard House was built in 1940 to house two fire trucks, an ambulance, a crash truck, 44 prisoners, 10 firemen, and 11 guards. The... More
Fitzsimons General Hospital, Fire Station, Southwest Corner of East Ha...
Survey number: HABS CO-172-CG Building/structure dates: 1942 Initial Construction
Roosevelt Base, Fire Station, Corner of Idaho Street & Reeves Avenue, ...
Significance: The Roosevelt Base Historic District, constructed in 1940-1943, consists of 11 buildings designed in the International Style with Mediterranean Revival detailing, five structures, and extensive hi... More
Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Fire Station, Northeast corner of Fyffe A...
Significance: Building 117 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ... More
Plaza Fire House, 126 Plaza Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, C...
Significance: This is the oldest standing fire house in Los Angeles (built 1884), and the second to be built by the City. Significant for interpretation of the mode of fire protection during the late 19th centu... More
Engine Company Number 6 Firehouse, 416 Gay Street, Baltimore, Independ...
Significance: A Baltimore landmark, one of the few surviving nineteenth century volunteer firehouses of the city. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-76 Survey number: HABS MD-353 B... More
City Fire Department Headquarters, 19 First Street Southwest, Mason Ci...
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Vancouver Barracks, Paint Shop and Central Heating Plant, East Fifth S...
Significance: The Paint Shop/Fire House, Buildings No. 302 and 305 (currently Building No. 408), is a contributing building to the Vancouver National Historic Reserve District in Vancouver, Washington. The Vanc... More
Vancouver Barracks, Paint Shop and Central Heating Plant, East Fifth S...
Significance: The Paint Shop/Fire House, Buildings No. 302 and 305 (currently Building No. 408), is a contributing building to the Vancouver National Historic Reserve District in Vancouver, Washington. The Vanc... More
Fair Play Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1, 405 East Main Street, Madi...
Significance: The building was originally constructed ca. 1875 as a simple trolley barn for the Madison Street Railway Company, and was purchased by the Fair Play Fire Engine and Hose Company in 1888 for use as... More
Fair Play Fire Engine & Hose Company No. 1, 405 East Main Street, Madi...
Significance: The building was originally constructed ca. 1875 as a simple trolley barn for the Madison Street Railway Company, and was purchased by the Fair Play Fire Engine and Hose Company in 1888 for use as... More
Building 427, Combined Primary Station, Fort Worden State Park, Port T...
Significance: A part of the fire control system developed to enhance the coast defense fortifications built by the U.S. during the early 1900's. / Building 427 is a rare example of the combined primary station,... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, 2709 Florida Keys Avenue, ...
Significance: The Fire and Guard House, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
MacDill Air Force Base, Fire & Guard House, 2709 Florida Keys Avenue, ...
Significance: The Fire and Guard House, due to its architectural integrity and its contribution to the Second World War-era infrastructure, forms an integral part of MacDill Air Force Base's historic character.... More
Union Hotel, 13 Main Street, Englishtown, Monmouth County, NJ
Significance: Possibly a residence when built, the Union Hotel has been used for both private and public purposes. It was one of two hotels in Englishtown from the mid-19th century to the early 20th, the other ... More
Washington Fire Company No. 2, 104 West Third Street, Madison, Jeffers...
Significance: Believed to be the oldest firehouse in continuous use in Indiana, the Washington Fire Company occupies a simple brick building with Greek Revival-inspired pediment. The three original round-heade... More
Wichita Fire Department Engine House No. 9, 4700 East Kellog Street (H...
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Wichita Fire Department Engine House No. 9, 4700 East Kellog Street (H...
Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Oak Creek Historic Complex, Firehouse, Springdale, Washington County, ...
Public domain photograph of train station, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shannock Village, Main Street, North Shannock Road, & West Shannock Ro...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Fort MacArthur, Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: In 1846 the Mexican governor of Alta California, Pio Pico, directed that a 500 varas square of land facing onto San Pedro Bay be set aside as a government reservation (approximately 44.25 acres). ... More
Hardin City Water Works, 101 East Fourth Street, Hardin, Big Horn Coun...
Significance: The Hardin City Water Works building is significant as a physical representation of the relatively rapid growth of Hardin. Within several years of its founding in 1907 and incorporation in 1911, ... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Firehouse, Vallejo, Solano County, CA
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Altoona Car Shops, Fire Engine House No. 8, 201 Chestnut Avenue, Altoo...
Significance: Built in 1871, the Fire Engine House No. 8 displays architectural details which are consistent with the early construction period of the Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Works. Survey number: HAER... More
Fire House No. 2, Broad Street, Nevada City, Nevada County, CA
Survey number: HABS CA-1395 Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Engine Company Number Four, Firehouse, 931 R Street Northwest, Washing...
Survey number: HABS DC-87 Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Fire House, Old Deerfield, Massachusetts. Upstairs, Interior
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Fire Station No. 6 (then a tavern), angle 2, Galveston, Texas
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies categories: Public buildings; Main Street. Purchase; John Margolies 2008 (DLC/PP-2008:109-1). Credit line: John Margolies Ro... More
John Brown Fort, Shenandoah Street, Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, W...
Significance: This structure was built in 1848 by the government to house the fire engines and watchman's house for the U.S. Armory. In 1859, Abolitionist John Brown and his followers, having sought refuge in t... More
Vancouver Barracks, Camp Bonneville, Vancouver, Clark County, WA
Significance: As part of the Camp Bonneville reservation, Camp Bonneville serves a purpose in military training; however, despite the scant information regarding its establishment and use, it appears to be only... More
Walnut Street Fire Company No. 4, 808 Walnut Street, Madison, Jefferso...
Significance: The Walnut Street Fire Company #4 was built in 1874, probably to the designs of Alexander White, and originally included arched equipment doors and a delicately detailed bell cupola. Survey numbe... More
Frankford Arsenal, Building No. 106, South of Tacony Street between Br...
Significance: Established in 1816, the Frankford Arsenal served for three decades as a depot for the storage and repair of arms, accoutrements, and ammunition for the United States Army. From 1849 to 1976, the... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine Company No. 24, 3702 Georgia Avenue at New Hampshire Avenue & R...
Significance: Built in 1911, Engine Company No. 24 is an excellent example of early twentieth century suburban firehouse design in Washington, D.C. Designed in the Italian Renaissance style by the locally signi... More
Old First Methodist Church, Dickson & East Seventh Streets, Tuscumbia,...
Survey number: HABS AL-313 Public domain photograph - historical image of Alabama, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Fire Station, Southwest corner of Cavanag...
Significance: Building 705 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ... More
Naval Supply Annex Stockton, Fire Station, Southwest corner of Cavanag...
Significance: Building 705 is a contributing element of the Naval Supply Annex Stockton Historic District. The historic district was determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places ... More
Wellhouse, First Avenue, Eagle, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
Significance: This is the most vital public building in the city as it is the source of Eagle's municipal water, although some residents now have private wells. The original building is attached to the new wel... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, South Fire Station, Railroad Avenue near E...
Significance: Building 726, built in 1941, is considered significant for its association with U.S. Naval history and the Mare Island Shipyard (MINSY), the first naval installation on the west coast. Portions of... More
Mare Island Naval Shipyard, South Fire Station, Railroad Avenue near E...
Significance: Building 726, built in 1941, is considered significant for its association with U.S. Naval history and the Mare Island Shipyard (MINSY), the first naval installation on the west coast. Portions of... More