Fire Station 5 at 81
I’m a sucker for buff brick buildings and Fire Station 5 is among the finest in the city, in this blogger’s opinion.
Located  in the St. Louis Place neighborhood, address is  2410 N. 22nd St.
According to city records (GEO St. Louis) the building was built in 1930. The surrounding buildings are all from the 19th century so I wondered what was on the site prior to 1930.
In 1909 the site had a city horse hospital, hook & ladder co. no. 2 and engine co. no. 5. Â These faced west toward N. 22nd Street, the 1930 building has most doors facing south with one facing east.
I recently heard a rumor that #5 was going to close. Charles Bryson, Director of Public Safety, says no decisions have been made to close any fire stations.
– Steve Patterson
That is a beautiful building.
That is a beautiful building.
Steve, Thanks. Sanborn maps are an excellent resource! I didn’t know that historical Sanborn maps were available on-line.Â
Steve, Thanks. Sanborn maps are an excellent resource! I didn’t know that historical Sanborn maps were available on-line.
Yes, the link to early 20th century maps is in the “research” section of my links – UMSL Digital Library.
It’s a shame that the City is now without its own horse hospital.
It’s a shame that the City is now without its own horse hospital.
Yes, the link to early 20th century maps is in the “research” section of my links – UMSL Digital Library.
That is a nice building. Don’t know if that counts for much as far as emergency responders but it’d be a shame to see it go.
That is a nice building. Don’t know if that counts for much as far as emergency responders but it’d be a shame to see it go.
10HLLBZBSGDX I like it very much!