PROVIDENCE FIRE MUSEUM

PROVIDENCE, RI

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The Providence Fire Museum is a small but fascinating museum located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The museum is housed in a historic firehouse that was built in 1901 and used by the Providence Fire Department until the 1970s.

Inside the museum, visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the history of firefighting in Providence, as well as the equipment and techniques used by firefighters over the years. The museum has an impressive collection of antique fire engines, including a horse-drawn steam pumper from the late 1800s and a 1927 American LaFrance fire engine.

One of the highlights of the museum is the recreated fire station exhibit, which features a vintage fire truck, a firefighter's locker room, and a dispatch desk. Visitors can climb aboard the fire truck and imagine what it would have been like to respond to a fire call in the early 1900s.

The museum also has a collection of firefighting memorabilia, including badges, helmets, and uniforms from different eras. Visitors can learn about notable fires in Providence's history, including the Great Providence Fire of 1900, which destroyed over 300 buildings in the city.

Overall, the Providence Fire Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of firefighting and the brave men and women who have risked their lives to protect their communities.

PROVIDENCE FIRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PROVIDENCE RI. US MID #8404400008

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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PROVIDENCE FIRE MUSEUM
234 WASHINGTON ST
PROVIDENCE
RI
02903

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PROVIDENCE FIRE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404400008
Name PROVIDENCE FIRE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 41.821393, -71.417013
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 007
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 2001