Fire station No.19, Moscow, fire station in Moscow
Fire station No.19 is a fire service building in Moscow's Sokol district constructed from concrete and brick with a simple, block-like appearance. The structure displays characteristic constructivist features with straight lines and functional design, including a prominent observation tower on its roof.
The building was constructed between 1927 and 1928 by architect A. V. Kurovski and was one of the first major fire stations built during the Soviet era. The tower served a critical role in fire spotting before modern technology took over this function.
The fire station carries its numerical designation, a typical Soviet naming convention. Local residents recognize it as an important landmark in the district that has provided a sense of safety and civic order throughout the decades.
The building is located near Sokol metro station and is easily accessible on foot. As it remains a working fire station, visitors can admire it from the outside, but interior access is not open to the public.
According to local lore, the tower was used by secret agents for surveillance purposes during Soviet times before serving to dry fire hoses and train firefighters. This story adds a layer of local mystery and intrigue to the historical building.
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