The Redcliffe Fire Station

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TitleThe Redcliffe Fire StationDescriptionThe Redcliffe Fire Station was opened in 1949. It was built by local builder Alec Smith and is situated on the corner of Mary Street and Oxley Avenue. The building was two-storey brick and concrete throughout with an engine house sufficiently large enough to house two engines, three pumps and truck. The ground floor included a watch room, dormitory, kitchen, recreation room, board room and general office, battery room, bath and shower rooms and laundry. The top floor contained the Chief Officer's residence, while hose, drying tower, oil store, pump and greasing pits were provided at the rear of the building.Dateca. 1949CollectorEagle, JackRecord typePhotographFormat typePhysicalOriginal format colourBlack and white

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CollectionRedcliffe Library Photographic Collection

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PlaceRedcliffe (Qld.)PersonEagle, JackSubject (keywords)fire stationsemergency servicesfirefightersfire enginesfirefighting equipmentdrivesbrick buildingsgroups (people)mentrucks

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Restrictions on useRestrictions varyConditions of useYou may print, copy or download images for private research. This image may be reproduced for non-commercial purposes with acknowledgement. [e.g. Image courtesy of City of Moreton Bay, reference number RLPC-000\000001] To obtain copies for commercial purposes or of a higher resolution, contact local.history@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Charges apply

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The Redcliffe Fire Station