Manhattan · NYC landmark
Engine Company 55 Firehouse
363 Broome Street · Manhattan, New York City
An ornate firehouse records civic building in Little Italy after the consolidation of New York City.
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NYFE Summary
The firehouse was part of the city’s investment in public buildings around the time the five boroughs were consolidated. It is an unusual fire-department commission by an architect better known for other types of buildings.
A broad arch surrounds the apparatus doorway. A stone banner identifies the company above it, while oval windows, garlands and other carved details fill the upper brick walls.
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