Denver Firefighters Museum, Firefighting museum in Denver, USA
The Denver Firefighters Museum occupies a historic building that once functioned as an active fire station and now displays the history of firefighting in the city. The collection includes fire trucks, equipment, uniforms, and records that document the work and experiences of firefighters across different eras.
Historic Station No. 1 was built in 1909 by architect Glen W. Huntington for $20,000, replacing the original Station One at 15th Street and Broadway, which was torn down that year to make way for the Pioneer Monument. The building became a Denver Landmark in 1974 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The museum opened there in 1978.
The museum occupies the second Station No. 1; the original station at 15th Street and Broadway was torn down in 1909 for the Pioneer Monument. Inside, visitors walk the firefighters' boot prints through hands-on galleries, and children try a 911 teaching phone, child-size gear and a touch cart of real firefighting tools.
The museum is located in downtown Denver and is accessible by public transit or car with nearby parking options. The building contains stairs and narrow rooms that reflect its origins as a working fire station, so plan your visit accordingly.
The building is the second Fire Station No. 1: the original stood at 15th Street and Broadway and was torn down in 1909 for the Pioneer Monument. The replacement cost $20,000 and was designed by architect Glen W. Huntington. Its exterior appears on Denver architectural tours because of its public art.
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