Jacksonville Fire Museum - Jacksonville, FL
N 30° 19.262 W 081° 38.479
17R E 438345 N 3354533
Quick Description: The Catherine Street Fire Station was constructed in 1902 and now serves as the Jacksonville Fire Museum. In 1993, the building was moved to Metropolitan Park from its original location on Catherine Street.
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 1/25/2008 10:00:52 PM
Waymark Code: WM31HG
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Long Description:According to Wikipedia, the Catherine Street Fire Station is a
historic building in Jacksonville, Florida, originally located at
14 Catherine Street, but relocated to Metropolitan Park. The
building now houses a fire museum, variously known as "Museum of
City Fire of 1901", "Jacksonville Fire Museum" & "Catherine
Street Fire Museum". Among the 500+ artifacts on display are an
1806 Hand pumper, a 1926 American LaFrance Fire Engine, and a 1898
Steam Engine that was used to fight the 1901 Jacksonville Fire. The
museum hosts over 12,000 visitors each year.
The Jacksonville Fire Museum website
(visit link) provides a very nice timeline of
the history of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, as well
as information on some of the major fires affecting the city.