Berlin in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Berlin Central Fire Station
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
1. Berlin Central Fire Station Marker
Fire Station
Built 1906
Erected by the City of Berlin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 44° 28.292′ N, 71° 10.709′ W. Marker is in Berlin, New Hampshire, in Coos County. It is on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 16) 0.1 miles north of Mason Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 263 Main Street, Berlin NH 03570, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sgt Daniel J. Albert (a few steps from this marker); Berlin Public Library (a few steps from this marker); Superior Courthouse
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Regarding Berlin Central Fire Station. Per the Trail brochure:
The Fire Station was designed by H.C. Bates, and built in 1905 by Ward Brothers of Lowell, MA. This brick building has three arched bays and a vaguely Romanesque projecting side tower. The station tower was used as part of a lookout network set up during the Second World War. The Fire Station, as well as a post on Cates Hill, was manned to watch for enemy aircraft. If any such aircraft were spotted, the lookout personnel could call City Hall where a relay station was set up in the basement with a direct line to the state capital in Concord. Though the stations were manned throughout the war, no enemies were seen in Berlin's airspace.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025
2. Berlin Central Fire Station and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
