Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 1
United States historic place
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Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company, Fire Station No. 1 is a historic fire station located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware, USA. It was built in 1890 and is a two-story, rectangular common brick building. It has two main bays on the east gable end facade. It served as the city's sole fire fighting facility until the 1920s.[2] The station currently houses 2 ambulances to complement the fire fighting apparatus located at the station across the street.
Location26 Academy St., Newark, Delaware
Coordinates39.682413°N 75.749623°W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1890
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| Location | 26 Academy St., Newark, Delaware |
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| Coordinates | 39.682413°N 75.749623°W |
| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architect | Miller, William D. |
| MPS | Newark MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82002335[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 7, 1982 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]