Whittenton Fire and Police Station
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Whittenton Fire and Police Station | |
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| Location | Taunton, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 41°55′14″N 71°5′49″W / 41.92056°N 71.09694°WCoordinates: 41°55′14″N 71°5′49″W / 41.92056°N 71.09694°W |
| Built | 1888 |
| Architect | Abner Coleman; James T. Bassett (builder) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Governing body | Local |
| MPS | Taunton MRA |
| NRHP Reference # |
84002271 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 5, 1984 |
The Whittenton Fire and Police Station is a historic fire station and police station located on Bay Street in Taunton, Massachusetts. It was constructed in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is one of two stations in the city, along with the Weir Engine House designed by Taunton's second fire chief, Abner Coleman. It was built by contractor James T. Bassett.[2]
The station houses Taunton's engine 4, water rescue 1, Whittenton police precinct, and a community police substation. The building previously housed a neighborhood library.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Taunton, Massachusetts
- Taunton Fire Department
References
- ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ↑ MHC Inventory Form
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