Esek Bussey Firehouse

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Esek Bussey Firehouse
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Location302 10th St., Troy, New York
Coordinates 42°44′21″N73°40′26″W / 42.73917°N 73.67389°W / 42.73917; -73.67389
Arealess than one acre
Built1892
ArchitectFielding, H.P.
NRHP reference No. 73001252 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 16, 1973

Esek Bussey Firehouse, now known as Engine Company 8 or Pumper Number 8, is a historic fire station located at Troy in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1891-1892 and is a two-story, red brick building. It features a corbeled brick frieze, flat roof, rusticated stone work, and terra cotta detailing. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Diana S. Waite (March 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Esek Bussey Firehouse". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2010-11-21.See also: "Accompanying two photos". Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2010-12-04.