Old Engine Company No. 6

The Old Engine Company No. 6 at 438 Massachusetts Ave in Washington, DC is a former District of Columbia Fire Department building which housed Engine 6 between February 17, 1879, and June 27, 1974.[3] The two-story brick building was built during the volunteer period and is the only remaining example from that time.[4]

Old Engine Company No. 6
Old Engine Company No. 6 building (2017)
Old Engine Company No. 6 is located in the District of Columbia
Old Engine Company No. 6
Old Engine Company No. 6 is located in the United States
Old Engine Company No. 6
Location438 Massachusetts Ave., NW., Washington, District of Columbia[2]
Coordinates38°54′1″N 77°1′3″W / 38.90028°N 77.01750°W / 38.90028; -77.01750
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1862 (1862)
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.75002052[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 5, 1975

In 2012, the location was reopened as a restaurant.

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Beauchamp, Tanya. "NRHP Nomination Form". June 1975. National Park Service. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  3. ^ "DCFD OLD FIRE STATIONS". DC Fire. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  4. ^ Boese, Kent. "Then and Now: Engine House 6". Oct 7, 2009. Greater Greater Washington. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
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