Fire Barn 5, History museum in Elgin, United States.
Fire Barn 5 features Classical Revival architecture with red brick walls, arched windows, and symmetrical design elements throughout the two-story structure.
Constructed in 1903 for $6,262, the building served as an active fire station until 1991 when it received National Register of Historic Places designation.
The museum exhibits showcase the evolution of firefighting equipment, including the Silsby Steamer engine used during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
Visitors can explore three floors of exhibits displaying antique fire trucks, equipment, uniforms, and photographs documenting the history of firefighting in Illinois.
The building experienced multiple functions, operating as an art studio for sculptor Trygve Rovelstad during its temporary closure in the Great Depression.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 42.02556,-88.26944
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:23
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