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Historical Fire House :
Old Engine House 35 & Ladder Co. 16
407 N. Hawley rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
As of
October, 2009, we are now located in
our new facility. Our new building was used
as a Fire House until 1999. The building
will house our stained glass manufacturing
department, our show room, stained glass
gallery and sales offices. We will be
offering classes and retail supplies sales.
Winter 2010
 
New Dedication Wall Plaques
Address Transom
Original Archival Drawings
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The Fire House was completed in
December of 1927 and The Engine Co. 35 was
born. With 72 years of service to the
citizens of the City of Milwaukee, The Fire
House out grew the facility on Hawley rd.
and built a beautiful new building only a
few blocks away.
The Fire house was built to look more
like the surrounding homes. It was the first
steps away from the typical Victorian style
fire house of the times with the hose drying
and look out towers in the front of the
building. Charles Malig, City Architect,
designed all of the 5 built around the
same time. All of the Bungalow Style
firehouses are deemed historical landmarks.
The Milwaukee Common Council granted the
fire station the city's historic building
designation in 2001. The building, erected
in 1927, was cited in part for its
exemplification of the development of the
cultural, economic, social or historic
heritage of the city; its embodiment of
distinguishing architectural
characteristics; and its unique location
as a singular physical characteristic that
represents an established and familiar
visual feature of a neighborhood,
community or the city.
(Biz Journal Milwaukee)
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