NON-EXTANT FORMER FIRE HOUSE

Washington Street, near Dover Street, South End, Boston

Engine Company 3

1861 map shows the location of the firehouse on Washington St. at Dover St., South End.
1861 map shows the location of the firehouse on Washington St. at Dover St., South End.

HISTORY

Engine Company 3 was organized here on December 1, 1859. This firehouse had been occupied by Hand Engine 3 since 1853.

Engine 3 moved to a new firehouse at 440 Harrison Ave, South End, in 1875. No further information is available as to the disposition of the building.






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