Firthcliffe Firehouse

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Firthcliffe Firehouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The former firehouse, now a hair salon, in 2007
The former firehouse, now a hair salon, in 2007
Location: 196 Willow Ave.
Cornwall, NY
Nearest city: Newburgh
Coordinates: 41°26′33″N 74°02′37″W / 41.4425, -74.04361Coordinates: 41°26′33″N 74°02′37″W / 41.4425, -74.04361
Built/Founded: early 20th century
Added to NRHP: June 3, 1996
NRHP Reference#: 96000554
MPS: Cornwall MPS
Governing body: Private business

The Firthcliffe Firehouse is located along Willow Avenue in the Town of Cornwall in Orange County, New York. It was built to protect the homes being built by the Firth Carpet Company for workers at its nearby plant in the early 20th century.

In 1996 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently being used as a hair salon.