West End Hose Company Number 3
West End Hose Company Number 3, Fire station and museum in Somerville, United States
The West End Hose Company Number 3 stands as a two-story brick structure with a large arched window on the second level at North Doughty Avenue.
Constructed in 1888 by architect Jacques Vanderbeck, the firehouse operated as an active fire station until 1970 when the company relocated to new premises.
The building exhibits Romanesque Revival architecture with textured glass squares and a granite keystone displaying the inscription 'WEST-END HOSE, 1888'.
Located at 15 North Doughty Avenue, the fire museum presents exhibits about firefighting history and equipment through multiple interactive displays.
The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its architectural design and social contribution to the community.
Location: Somerville
Address: 15 North Doughty Avenue 08876
GPS coordinates: 40.57038,-74.61794
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:23
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