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was taken back to my childhood when I got to visit our New
York City Fire Museum. That's right! I felt like a kid eyeing
all those neat historical fire-fighting contraptions from yesteryear.
Wish they would've allowed me to climb on top of some of their
equipment...'but that's not allowed.
Since 1987 the New York City Fire Museum has occupied the
former quarters of FDNY Engine Co. 30, an historic 1904 firehouse
at 278 Spring Street, in the Soho district of Manhattan.
The Museum houses one of the finest collections of fire service
memorabilia in the country. Artifacts on exhibit at the museum
include fire-related artwork, toys, uniforms, and insurance
fire marks. Visitors can discover the exciting story of firefighting
in New York City, represented by actual historic fire equipment,
ranging from the early leather buckets, through hand pumpers
an dhorse drawn streamers, up through motorized vehicles of
the 20th century.
In addition to preserving and exhibiting materials related
to the history of firefighting, the museum also teaches fire
safety through its exhibits and programs. Among other acitivities
of the museum are lectures, guided group tours, special weekend
events for families, and publication of the newsletter, Housewatch.
So pass on by and take a look!
It'll be worth your while! Really! Have fun!
Located at: 278 Spring
Street in Lower Manhattan
(212) 691-1303
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Admission:
Admission:
$4 suggested for adults
$1 for children under 12
$2 for senior citizens and students |
Hours:
Tues: - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Access:
The Museum is handicapped accessible
Guided tours:
Available by advance reservation, please call for info
and rates.
For more information please call 1-212-691-1303
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Getting There by Subway: 1 or 9
line to Houston Street, or C, E line to Spring Street. |
