Engine Company No. 5
Engine Company No. 5 is a former fire station in Hoboken, New Jersey, built in 1898 and reflecting the architectural style of the late 1800s. The building features solid brick walls, oversized doors for fire trucks, and symmetrical design typical of public buildings from that era.
The building was designed by the architectural firm Fall and Maxson in 1898 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Hoboken experienced rapid growth following the Industrial Revolution when this station was built, requiring fire stations to be strategically placed across the expanding city.
The name "Engine Company No. 5" refers to the firefighting unit that once operated from this location. The building's sturdy brick walls and large doors are visible reminders of how the community valued rapid emergency response and the safety of residents.
The station is located at 412 Grand Street in Hoboken and no longer operates as an active firehouse but serves as a historic landmark that can be viewed from the street. It sits in a neighborhood full of older buildings and small shops, making it easy to explore as part of a walk through the area.
The station was designed with French influences and features a copper roof, limestone arches, and chimneys at both ends, reflecting a Francis I style that brings European elegance to an American public building. These architectural details set it apart from other contemporary firehouses in Hoboken.
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