Jacksonville Fire Museum - Jacksonville, FL - History Museums on Waymarking.com

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.

Theme: Cultural history Street Address: 4110 Gator Bowl Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32202 USA Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm Group Tours Scheduled by Appointment Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Food Court: Not Listed Gift Shop: Not Listed Cost: Not Listed

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