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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Fireman's Hall Museum

Philadelphia was the home of the first volunteer fire company in the U.S., so the relics on display here are older than in other U.S. fire museums.

Address:
147 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA
Directions:
In the Old City historic district, on the east side of N. 2nd St., just south of its intersection with Race St.
Hours:
Tu-Sa 10-4 (Call to verify)
Phone:
215-923-1438
Admission:
Donations welcome.
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Fireman's Hall Museum.

Fireman's Hall Museum

Amazing collection of fire apparatus housed in a small city firehouse that was built in 1898. Philadelphia was the home of the first volunteer fire company in the U.S.

[brenda, 02/19/2025]

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