Firehouse of Chemical Engine Co. 8 at Athens & B sts., South Boston, circa 1900. 
Former firehouse of Chemical Engine Co. 8 at Athens & B sts., South Boston, circa 1960. |
HISTORYThis house was first occupied as a firehouse on July 1, 1860 by Hose Company 9, which remained in service here until October 27, 1887. Hose 9 was disbanded and Chemical Engine Company 8 was organized on that date. Chemical 8 was in service here until the company was disbanded on July 2, 1917. The property was later sold. The building remains extant and is currently occupied by Altec Plastics, Inc. 
1880 map shows the location of the firehouse at 116 B Street, South Boston. 
Former firehouse of Chemical Engine Co. 8 at Athens & B sts., South Boston, in 2010. |