No. 8 Hose Station

No. 8 Hose Station
No. 8 Hose Station

The No. 8 Hose Station is a small fire hall that is a Toronto landmark. It is located on College Street at Bellevue and marks the northern end of Kensington Market.

History

The hall was built in 1878 as part of the transformation of the Toronto Fire Department that saw it move from a volunteer to a professional organization. The tower, that quickly became a symbol of the neighbourhood, was added in 1899. From the top of the tower a lookout would watch for fires. It was also useful for hanging hoses to dry. In 1911 it received the city's first motorized fire engine. In the 1960s most of the old fire houses were demolished, but community pressure saved No. 8. However in 1972 the building was gutted by fire. Again the community assured its survival and the building was rebuilt almost exactly as it had been before.

It is still in use as an active fire station.

See also

Coordinates: 43°39′24″N 79°24′17″W / 43.656747°N 79.404797°W / 43.656747; -79.404797

The fire that gutted the hall in 1972 started when the crew was out fighting another fire


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