Old Hose House
The Old Hose House is a former fire station in Massachusetts built in 1902. The small wooden building in Colonial Revival style features a pyramid-shaped roof with a square tower on top, three small square windows on the front, and an entrance with a porch.
The fire company was founded in 1815, and the building itself was constructed in 1902 for about 1,180 dollars, with a bell added from a local school in 1904. The fire station served its original purpose until 1930, when it was sold to a theater group that has used it for performances ever since.
The building's name reflects its original practical purpose as a storage place for fire equipment. Today, local theater groups use the space for rehearsals and performances, showing how the community has adapted this historic structure for cultural activities.
The building is located on the east side of Main Street in Reading and is easy to spot when walking by. Its proximity to Route 28 makes it simple to visit and explore the area along with other historic sites.
The bell housed in the building's tower was originally taken from a local school and installed in 1904. This bell served as a critical part of the fire station's equipment and was used to alert the community about fires.
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