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 Liberty Fire House No.1 - 1851 - Galena, Illinois Posted by:  iconions
N 42° 24.966 W 090° 25.811
15T E 711440 N 4699176
This two-story Italianate red brick building is located at 127 S Bench Street in Galena, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM10JWT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2019
Views: 4
Old Fire House No. 1
Bench St.
Galena, Illinois
The Galena Foundation partnered with the Galena Fire Department and the City of Galena to restore the Old Fire House No. 1 on Bench Street next to the Washington Street Steps.
Constructed in 1851, Old Fire House No. 1 was built to serve the Liberty Engine Company No. 1. Built in the Italianate style, the structure is believed to be the oldest fire station in the state. Both the tower and the bell are original to the structure.
An additional collaboration restored Liberty, an original 1854 hand pumper, which arrived in Galena in early January 1855. Built by the Agnew Company in Philadephia, Pennsylvania, just 500 of these engines were built. It is reported that Liberty was kept in use for nearly 50 years. Liberty can be seen through the double glass doors on the front of the fire station.
- Galena Foundation Website
| National Register Building Details |
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| ADDRESS |
HIST. PROPERTY NAME |
C or N/C |
DATE |
STYLE, FORM, TYPE |
| 127 S Bench Street |
Liberty Fire House No.1 |
C |
1851 |
Italianate |
- National Register Application
Year built or dedicated as indicated on the structure or plaque: 1851
Full Inscription (unless noted above):
(Seal of City of Galena)
Liberty Engine House #1
1851
Erected by Liberty Bicentennial Commission, 1976
Website (if available): [Web Link]
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