WHFD Honors Our Past |
By Chief Robert Peacock | |
August 14, 2021 | |
In 1933, the second Watch Hill Fire Station was built on Bay Street in the building now occupied by Lily Pulitzer. It replaced the first Fire Station which was constructed in 1917 next to the sea wall near the Watch Hill Yacht Club. The second fire station was built at a cost of $13,500. The station was a large two bay garage with double deep bays and a second floor meeting room with several small offices in the back. This second station initially housed a 1917 pumper, a 1922 pumper, and a 1932 ladder truck. It was located at 31 Bay Street approximately 150 feet from Watch Hill Harbor. The second station was replaced with the current station located at 222 Watch Hill Road in 1956. This location is approximately one mile from the Watch Hill Harbor and is approximately 60 feet above sea level. Our sincerest thanks and appreciation are extended to a local resident, Nicholas Moore, for recognizing the historical and sentimental value of the old hydrant and facilitating its eventual donation back to the members of the Watch Hill Fire Department. |
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