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Where was this firehouse?
By adamg on Wed, 10/16/2013 - 1:12pm
The folks at the Boston City Archives wonder if you can figure it out - and when the photo was taken. See it larger.
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The folks at the Boston City Archives wonder if you can figure it out - and when the photo was taken. See it larger.
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I know this place
This firehouse was the Headquarters of the Hyde Park Fire Department. The firehouse became part of the Boston Fire Department on the day Hyde Park was annexed to Boston, January 1, 1912. The firehouse was located at 30 Winthrop Street, between Harvard Avenue and Central Avenue, in the Cleary Square section of Hyde Park. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to tighten my chinstrap...
Schlitz sign on tavern behind
Schlitz sign on tavern behind looks about 1960's , engine looks like 1950's ford.
Schlitz sign on tavern behind
Schlitz sign on tavern behind looks about 1960's , engine looks like 1950's ford.
1968-1973
i'd say this was taken late 1960s early 1970s. Based on the two cars including the '307' small block engine emblem in the foreground.
A guess....
Dorchester Lower Mills. It was turned into offices.
"307" on car at lower left
indicates a 1968-73 GM model.
The Answer!
Thanks for playing everyone! This is the fire station at 30 Winthrop Street in Hyde Park, circa 1967-1972. Here is a map of the location: http://ow.ly/i/3rCf4
Probably taken on a Friday.
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