Histories of Detroit Firehouses

Last edited March 31, 2015

Introduction

This site contains historical information on Detroit firehouses, as researched and photographed by Mike Legeros in 2010, and further researched in 2015.

Photographs

• See modern photos of mostly pre-1900 buildings, from May 2010. By Mike Legeros.
• See historical photos.

Research

• View PDF document (text only)
• View PDF document with images (8.6MB)

Note: The research document contains information on all firehouses, active and retired.

Research Aids

• Company histories by Clarence Woodard (PDF, 5.6MB)
• Company and station histories by Woodard and Richard Lancaster (PDF)
• Sanborn Fire Insurance map index (PDF).

Sources

• Listed in research documents above.

Related Sites

• Detroit Firefighters
• DFD Legacy
• DFD Legacy on Facebook
• FD Maps research on Detroit fire stations (new site in 2015).
• Firefighter Wayne's Stuff

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