Torrington Fire Department Headquarters
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Torrington Fire Department Headquarters | |
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| Location | 117 Water Street, Torrington, Connecticut |
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| Coordinates | 41°48′7″N 73°8′35″W / 41.80194°N 73.14306°WCoordinates: 41°48′7″N 73°8′35″W / 41.80194°N 73.14306°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architect | Palmer,Charles S.; Hotchkiss Bros. Co. |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP Reference # | 87002185[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 31, 1987 |
The former Torrington Fire Department Headquarters is located at 117 Water Street in Torrington, Connecticut, immediately adjacent to the current headquarters at number 111. It is a two story brick Romanesque Revival structure, designed by Charles S. Palmer and built in 1900-01. In addition to being an elegant example of its style, the building featured some the latest technological advances of the time, including electricity, and an automated system for releasing the horses that drew the pumps from their stalls. The building served as the main firehouse in the center of the town until 1980, when the adjacent modern premises were built.[2]
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1987.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "NRHP nomination for Torrington Fire Department Headquarters" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-12-27.
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