TAMPA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM

TAMPA, FL

The Tampa Firefighters Museum is a historical museum located in Tampa, Florida. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the Tampa Bay area. It is housed in the former Fire Station No. 1, which was built in 1911 and served as the city's main fire station until 1974.

The museum features a collection of firefighting equipment and artifacts, including antique fire engines, hoses, helmets, and uniforms. Visitors can also see photographs and documents chronicling the history of the Tampa Fire Department, which was established in 1895.

One of the highlights of the museum is the restored 1927 American LaFrance fire engine, which was used by the Tampa Fire Department until the 1950s. Visitors can climb aboard the engine and see what it was like to ride to a fire in the early 20th century.

The Tampa Firefighters Museum is open to the public and offers guided tours for groups. It is a popular attraction for families and school groups, as well as history buffs and firefighting enthusiasts. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, including firefighter memorials and educational programs.

TAMPA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TAMPA FL. US MID #8401200997

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 66,624 from tax period 201206 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8132747041
• website: http://www.tampafiremuseum.org

TAMPA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM INC
720 E ZACK ST
TAMPA
FL
33602-4002

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