New Bedford Fire Museum
The New Bedford Fire Museum, formerly Fire Station No. 4
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| Established | 1976 |
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| Location | New Bedford, MA, USA |
| Type | Firefighting museum |
| Website | http://www.newbedford-ma.gov/fire/museum.html |
The New Bedford Fire Museum is located in the former Fire Station No. 4 at the corner of Sixth and Bedford streets in that city in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.
The museum has a collection of old firefighting equipment and some old fire engines. Visitors can try on old uniforms and slide down the pole.[1] Old city fire records dating to 1890 are available for research and review.[2] Retired and active city firefighters act as docents.
Rain damage to the station's roof[3] recently required the closing and renovation of the museum's second story. It reopened in July 2008.[4]
Fire Station No. 4
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Fire Station No. 4
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| Location | 79 S. 6th St., New Bedford, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 0.1 acre |
| Built | 1867 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Part of | County Street Historic District (#76000229) |
| NRHP Reference # | 75000250[5] |
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| Added to NRHP | July 24, 1975 |
| Designated CP | August 11, 1976 |
Housed in red brick building, Fire Station No. 4 opened in 1867 and was one of the oldest continuously operating fire stations in the state when it was closed in 1979.[1] In 1975 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Fire Station No. 4. The museum was opened the following year.[3]
See also
References
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External links
- New Bedford Fire Museum - New Bedford area guide
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