Dalby Fire Station, Fire station in Dalby, Australia
Description
Dalby Fire Station is a two-story brick building on New Street with symmetrical facades and classical architectural details including Ionic columns. The structure displays carefully crafted features typical of its design period.
History
The building was designed by Matthew Williamson in 1935 and replaced the original wooden structure from 1920. It marks the evolution of fire services in regional Queensland toward a more modern institution.
Culture
The building shows how fire services evolved from local volunteers to professional organizations. The architecture and layout still reflect this transformation today.
Practical
The facility continues operating as an auxiliary fire station and accommodates emergency personnel attending regional training and duties. Visitors should remember this is an active station with operational requirements to maintain.
Did you know?
The building was expanded in the 1950s and 1970s while maintaining its classical design elements and adapting to modern firefighting needs. These later additions show how the structure kept pace with changing requirements.
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