The original configuration the firehouse at 863 East Fourth St., South Boston, circa 1885. 
Company members of Engine 2 at the firehouse at 863 East Fourth St., South Boston, circa 1910. 
Former firehouse of Engine 2 at 863 East Fourth St., South Boston, circa 1975. |
HISTORYHose Company 12 was organized as a new company at this new firehouse on June 17, 1873. The house was located at 863 East 4th St at the corner of O Street in the City Point section of South Boston. Hose 12 moved out on May 10, 1882 to the firehouse at 715 East 4th Street, between K Street and L Street. On that same day, Engine Company 2 moved into 863 East 4th Street. Engine 2 stayed here until May 3, 1932 when they moved to their present quarters at 700 East 4th Street, at the corner of K Street. The building is now owned by the Michael J. Perkins American Legion Post #67 and remains extant. 
1899 map shows the location of the firehouse at 863 East Fourth Street, South Boston. 
Former firehouse of Engine 2 at 863 East Fourth St., South Boston, circa 2001. |