Fire Station No. 4
Fire Station No. 4 is a fire station in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, built in 1890 in the Queen Anne style with red brick walls and decorative stone trim around windows and doors. The building features a square tower with a bell, large garage doors for vehicles, and two side wings that once housed equipment and living quarters for firefighters.
The building was completed in 1890 and served the community as an active fire station until the fire department relocated to a new facility in 1974. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, recognizing its architectural importance and role in Pawtucket's history.
The building is located at the corner of Broadway and Carnation Street in the Pleasant View neighborhood, a central area with other old buildings and shops nearby. The exterior is easily visible from the street and offers clear views of the late 19th-century architecture from close range.
The building originally featured a working bell tower that alerted the community to fires and also served as a space to dry fire hoses after washing. After the fire department moved in 1974, the interior was transformed into office and meeting spaces for city agencies, social services, and legal offices, while the exterior retained its historic character.
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