Seattle's two main fire stations burned during the Great Fire of 1889. After the fire, the department built a new brick headquarters building on Columbia Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The department also replaced their volunteer firemen with professionals, upgraded the alarm system, and bought new fire-fighting equipment.
<p>This 1911 photo shows Seattle's fire department headquarters. Firemen, fire engines, and the chief's wagon stand in the doorways.
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<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): Fire engines &amp; equipment; Fire stations; Seattle (Wash." Fire Dept</li></ul>
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