Russian Hill in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Engine Co. 31 Firehouse
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2021
1. Engine Co. 31 Firehouse Marker
This firehouse was built in 1907 and housed the celebrated Engine Company No. 31. Abandoned by the fire department in 1952, it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph K. Davies in 1957 and preserved as a memorial and a colorful example of turn-of-the-century firehouse architecture.
Erected 1967 by The California Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 37° 47.917′ N, 122° 25.02′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Russian Hill. Marker is on Green Street east of Leavenworth Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1088 Green Street, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Octagon House (within shouting distance of this marker); Russian Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ina Donna Coolbrith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sambado Liquors (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tina Modotti (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Sterling Park and the Alice Marble Tennis Courts
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Regarding Engine Co. 31 Firehouse. The Saint Andrew's Society of San Francisco, a Scottish fraternal organization, now occupies the former firehouse.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2021
2. Engine Co. 31 Firehouse Marker
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4. Engine Co. 31 Firehouse
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on July 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
