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PHOTOS OF HISTORIC FIRE HOUSE NO. 2 MUSEUM
(The home of the 1st Stevens Point Area YMCA dated 1968)
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Old Fire House No. 2 built in 1885. The horses were used for running to the fire scene.
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Firemen proudly stood by the Old Fire House No. 2. The date of this photo is uncertain. |
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This photo was taken in 1930. The firemen stood in front of the fire trucks and the Old Fire House No. 2. The Fire Department got its first motorized equipment in 1917, but horses continued to be used until 1924.
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This unoccupied building is the Old Fire House No. 2 minus its bell tower and balcony. The front building has drastically changed to a different design. The garage has recontructed from two doors to one door. The bricks are painted white.
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Old Fire House No. 2 became the new Stevens Point Area YMCA in 1968.
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In May 1970 the donations were given to the Stevens Point Area YMCA.
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This 1970 photo was taken inside the Old Fire House No. 2. The boys played pool.
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The girls stretched their bodies as part of their exercise routine. This photo was also taken inside the Old Fire House No. 2 on December 16, 1970.
Forty years ago today, the Old Fire House No. 2 is still standing in the 1900 block of Strongs Avenue, minus its bell tower and balcony. The garage door changed back to two again.
Huge cake with the decorated logos of Portage County Historical Society and the Stevens Point Area YMCA 40th Anniversary.
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The kids enjoy the Antique Fire Truck.
Great Escape Kids enjoy learning about the Firemen's tools they used in the 1900's.
A man admires the water fountian of a fireman.
David Morgan, YMCA Executive Director (middle) presents the 1st Annual Gerald O'Brien Leadership Award to Gerald O'Brien (left) and 1st Annual Copps Family Philanthropic Award to Tim Copps (right) located at Old Fire House No. 2. |
