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Engine Co. 228 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn was designated a landmark (credit: Google Maps)

Five Working NYC Firehouses Designated As Landmarks

The firehouses have “distinctive architecture” and have been in continuous use for more than a century, according to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission.

2013/02/12

Firehouse rally at Engine 294, Woodhaven, Queens (credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

Residents, Others Rally In Queens To Protest Firehouse Closures

More than 200 residents and merchants rallied in front of Engine 294 chanting, “don’t close the doors of 294.” This is one of 20 fire companies slated for closing.

2011/06/05

Engine 220 in Park Slope (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Residents, Students Protest Closing Of Park Slope Firehouse Engine 220

Students from P.S. 107 marched over to Engine 220 to show their support for the firehouse – one of 20 set to close under Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s budget.

2011/05/25

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