The Hill Street Fire Station

Title
The Hill Street Fire Station
Year/Period
1920s-1950s
Region
Singapore
Material
Gelatin silver
Dimension
Object size: 11.1 x 15 cm
Accession No.
2007-50873
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Also known as the Central Fire Station, the Hill Street Fire Station was established in 1908. Prior to this, the first voluntary fire brigade had been formed in 1869 before it turned into a professional outfit in 1888.

 

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