Hose Station No. 1
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The Hose Station No. 1 is located in downtown Davenport, Iowa
, United States
. It is listed on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties and on the National Register of Historic Places
.
Hose Station No. 1 was built in 1877 and the following year it housed the Fire King Engine 2nd Hose Company, which was still a volunteer crew. In 1878 the team became known as Hose Company No. 1 when it became a paid unit. Hose Station No. 1 was replaced by the Central Fire Station
when it opened in 1902. In 1912 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Davenport purchased the station’s old bell and placed it in the new church building that was under construction at the time. The building itself became the club house of Battery B, First Artillery Inc., a group of National Guard veterans who served in the 1916 Mexican border campaign. The building, which had fallen into disrepair, was renovated in the late 20th century.
and the Scott County Courthouse that was built in the late nineteenth century.
Hose Station No. 1 is an Italianate structure built of red brick
on a stone foundation. The rectangular structure has a central tower on the west elevation. The Italianate features of the building are the second floor windows with their elongated shape, flat arch hoods, and 2/2 light configurations. The tower combines heavily hooded windows and there is a decorative brickwork cornice across the façade.
Firefighting equipment was stored behind two large doors on the main level of the building. The second floor provided dormitory space for the firefighters. The tower was designed so the fire hoses could be hung to dry. The words “Fire King” were displayed on the tower above the door.
Davenport, Iowa
Davenport is a city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk...
, United States
United States
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. It is listed on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties and on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
.
History
Davenport’s first city charter in 1839 permitted the town’s trustees to establish a fire department. Not long after all the residents of the town were required to maintain two buckets for fire protection. It wasn’t until 1856 that volunteers were organized into the Independent Fire Engine and Hose Company, a privately operated organization. In the following years a dozen other volunteer companies were formed, and a system of water mains and fire hydrants were put in that allowed for modern fire-fighting techniques.Hose Station No. 1 was built in 1877 and the following year it housed the Fire King Engine 2nd Hose Company, which was still a volunteer crew. In 1878 the team became known as Hose Company No. 1 when it became a paid unit. Hose Station No. 1 was replaced by the Central Fire Station
Central Fire Station (Davenport, Iowa)
The Central Fire Station is located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States and serves as the headquarters of the Davenport Fire Department, as well as the downtown fire station. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-History:...
when it opened in 1902. In 1912 St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Davenport purchased the station’s old bell and placed it in the new church building that was under construction at the time. The building itself became the club house of Battery B, First Artillery Inc., a group of National Guard veterans who served in the 1916 Mexican border campaign. The building, which had fallen into disrepair, was renovated in the late 20th century.
Architecture
Hose Station No. 1 was designed by Davenport architect John W. Ross. He is known for his other civic designs: Davenport City HallDavenport City Hall
Davenport City Hall is the official seat of government for the city of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The building was constructed in 1895. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.-History:Davenport started to...
and the Scott County Courthouse that was built in the late nineteenth century.
Hose Station No. 1 is an Italianate structure built of red brick
Brick
A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction, usually laid using various kinds of mortar. It has been regarded as one of the longest lasting and strongest building materials used throughout history.-History:...
on a stone foundation. The rectangular structure has a central tower on the west elevation. The Italianate features of the building are the second floor windows with their elongated shape, flat arch hoods, and 2/2 light configurations. The tower combines heavily hooded windows and there is a decorative brickwork cornice across the façade.
Firefighting equipment was stored behind two large doors on the main level of the building. The second floor provided dormitory space for the firefighters. The tower was designed so the fire hoses could be hung to dry. The words “Fire King” were displayed on the tower above the door.
See also
- Davenport Hose Station No. 3Davenport Hose Station No. 3Davenport Hose Station No. 3 is located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984. It is one of two former fire stations on the east side that are still in existence. The other one is Hose Station No...
- Hose Station No. 4Hose Station No. 4Hose Station No. 4 is located in the Village of East Davenport in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is a contributing property of the Davenport Village Historic District that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. The fire station was individually listed on...
- Hose Station No. 6Hose Station No. 6Hose Station No. 6 is located on top of the Marquette Street hill in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983. It is one of two former fire stations in the West End that are still in existence. The other one is Hose...
- Hose Station No. 7Hose Station No. 7The Hose Station No. 7 is located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has held several different businesses after it was replaced by larger, more modern fire stations....