FIREHOUSE MUSEUM

SAN DIEGO, CA

The Firehouse Museum, located in San Diego, California, is a unique museum that showcases the history of firefighting in the city. The museum is housed in a restored fire station built in 1924, which was in use until 1987. The building itself is a beautiful example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, with stucco walls, wrought-iron balconies, and a red tile roof.

Inside the museum, visitors can see a collection of antique fire trucks, fire engines, and firefighting equipment, including hoses, nozzles, helmets, and uniforms. The exhibits also feature historical photographs and documents, as well as interactive displays that allow visitors to experience what it was like to be a firefighter in the early 20th century.

One of the highlights of the museum is the working alarm system, which is still connected to the city's fire department. When the alarm sounds, visitors can watch as firefighters respond to the call, just as they did in the past.

In addition to the exhibits, the Firehouse Museum also offers educational programs and events for children and adults, including fire safety classes, tours, and demonstrations. Overall, the Firehouse Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of firefighting and the role of firefighters in protecting our communities.

FIREHOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAN DIEGO CA. US MID #8400602911

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 40,590 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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• website: http://www.sandiegofirehousemuseum.com

PIONEER HOOK & LADDER
1572 COLUMBIA ST
SAN DIEGO
CA
92101-2913

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