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Most Endangered Places for 1999 Pre-World War II
Of the 29 pre-World War II firehouses and 1 fire alarm headquarters that remain in Washington, 19 are still owned by the city. Six of these, as individual landmarks or buildings that contribute to historic districts, are protected by the city's preservation ordinance. Possible alteration or actual demolition threaten the remaining 13. These firehouses, dating from 1864 to 1939, were designed as landmarks for their respective neighborhoods. They are significant not only for their architectural merits and diversity, but also for their socioeconomic impacts on their neighborhoods, as the firehouses spurred subsequent residential and commercial development. By focusing on the Old Engine Company 6 (c. 1864), located at 438 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, the League hopes to bring public attention to the plight of these important buildings. Chair: Sally Berk |
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