Historic Third Ward in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Milwaukee Fire Department Engine House #15
Historic Third Ward Walking Tour Site 36
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
1. Milwaukee Fire Dept Engine House #15 Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
Designed by
Charles E. Malig
Tour Site 36
1915
Erected by Historic Third Ward. (Marker Number 36.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 43° 1.899′ N, 87° 54.588′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in the Historic Third Ward. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and Erie Street, on the left when traveling north on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North Water Street, Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sinking of the Lady Elgin (within shouting distance of this marker); Pabst Brewing Company Saloon & Boarding House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley & Metcalf Shoe Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Young Saddlery Company Addition (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keenan Building (about 400 feet away); Cawker Building (about 400 feet away); Friend & Marks Co., Clothiers
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Regarding Milwaukee Fire Department Engine House #15.
At the confluence of the Milwaukee and Menomonee Rivers, architect Charles E. Malig designed the Milwaukee Fire Department Engine House #15 in 1915. The station was the last operating fireboat house in the city. In 1997, the city sold the building to BDC, an architectural firm. The building now houses a medical billing firm.
[From the Historic Walking Tour brochure]
Also see . . . Historic Third Ward. Website home page (Submitted on November 28, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
2. Milwaukee Fire Dept Engine House #15 and Marker
Bridge to left, beyond photo.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
3. View South from Rear of MFD Engine House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 5, 2010
4. View along the Milwaukee River
Looking north along the Milwaukee River from back of the fire station.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,304 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 28, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
