The hose wagon of Engine 17 at quarters on Parish Street, Dorchester, circa 1900. 
The quarters of E-17 (brick) & L-7 (wood) on Parish Street, Dorchester, circa 1927. |
HISTORYThis firehouse was built in the 1860's by the Town of Dorchester before annexation to the City of Boston. In 1869, in preparation for annexation, the firehouse was enlarged and remodeled. This was required due to the change from hand engines to steam fire engines and a stable area for the horses. View a city report on the construction of the firehouse in 1869 by the Town of Dorchester: City Report The firehouse was built on the side of a steep hill, allowing for a full basement area facing onto East Street, which ran downhill parallel to Parish Street. The photo to the left shows the wood firehouse of Ladder 7 in the background. In 1927 both firehouses were demolished and a new three-story, three-bay firehouse was built on the same property. The new firehouse was occupied on February 15, 1928. The new firehouse remains the quarters of Engine 17, Ladder 7 and District Chief 7 to the present. 
1875 map shows the firehouse on Parish Street, with the basement rear facing onto East Street. 
1884 map shows the location of the firehouse on Parish Street, Dorchester. |