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1983.10.6675
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New fire department headquarters, 1911
Order an ImageSeattle's two main fire stations burned during the Great Fire of 1889. After the fire, the department built a new brick headquarters building on Columbia Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The department also replaced their volunteer firemen with professionals, upgraded the alarm system, and bought new fire-fighting equipment.
This 1911 photo shows Seattle's fire department headquarters. Firemen, fire engines, and the chief's wagon stand in the doorways.
Photographer's Reference Number: 654
This 1911 photo shows Seattle's fire department headquarters. Firemen, fire engines, and the chief's wagon stand in the doorways.
Photographer's Reference Number: 654
ID Number: 1983.10.6675
Date: 1911
Creator(s):
Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.6675
Copyright: No Known Copyright
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