Engine House No. 28 - Buffalo, NY - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Engine House #28 is architecturally significant as an example of turn-of-the-century firehouse design in Buffalo. It was designed by Frederick Mohr of Buffalo in 1897 to serve the fire protection needs of Buffalo's 9th Ward. The station displays an eclectic blend of features associated with late 19th century styles, which are scaled down. These features include a symmetrical configuration, regular fenestration and classically inspired decoration.

Constructed for horse-drawn fire apparatus, the firehouse retains evidence of its original plan and functional divisions as well as many significant interior details that reflect current attitudes towards firefighting. When built, in addition to accommodating a steam pumper, hose cart, horses, and a crew of nine, the station also provided special amenities such as a sitting room and indoor bathroom facilities. These amenities are indicative of the high esteem in which firefighters were held at the time. Fire poles allowed for quick access to the equipment from the upstairs dorms. The horse stalls were located behind the steam engine allowing for quick hook-up. In 1923 when the station received a motorized truck, the horse stables were removed and the area converted to a kitchen while the upstairs hayloft was converted to a recreation room.

Throughout the past couple decades, the city's population has declined and as a result, many of the fire houses have closed. Fortunately, Engine 28 has survived and continues to serve the residents of the Lovejoy neighborhood of Buffalo.

Street address: 1170 Lovejoy St Buffalo, NY United States County / Borough / Parish: Erie Year listed: 2001 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Government: Fire Station Current function: Government: Fire Station Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Privately owned?: Not Listed Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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