Webster Street Firehouse - Worcester MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

The firehouse has been extensively modified, however the facade elements were kept in its modernization in 2001. The large glass windows were the firehouse engine doors. The second story windows were left in tact in their look and feel. The third story windows are retained however louvers have replaced the glass. The ornamental peak is in tact, but simplified in detail.

It was originally designed by Elbridge Boyden & Son a local architect. Built by Eli Belisle at a cost of $16,000. It was built to serve the industrial and residential area surrounding its location.

Today it is still a firehouse.

Street address: 40 Webster St Worcester, MA County / Borough / Parish: Worcester Year listed: 1980 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Government Current function: Government Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] 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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