Hinckley Fire Museum

Description

On September 1, 1894, an incredible fire raged in East Central Minnesota. In only four hours, over 300,000 acres -- 480 square miles -- of Minnesota lay in smoldering ruins.

Come visit the Hinckley Fire Museum to find out what happened, who lived, and who died.

The St. Paul & Duluth Railroad Depot, rebuilt immediately after the fire, houses a range of exhibits and features a dramatic mural of the fire, painted by artist Cliff Letty.

Please note that the museum is open May through mid-October

St. Louis Fire Department Museum [MO] Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/08/2008 - 13:38
Description

The St. Louis Fire Department Museum displays historic firefighting apparatus and equipment.

The museum offers exhibits. Reservations are required for groups.

The Great Fire of 1835

Description

The Great Fire of 1835 devastated New York City during one freezing December evening, destroying hundreds of buildings and changing the face of Manhattan forever. It underscored the city's need for a functioning water system and permanent fire department. So why were there so many people drinking champagne in the street? Tom Meyers and Greg Young recount the tale of the biggest fire in New York City history.

John D. Murray Fire Museum [NY]

Description

The John D. Murray Fire Museum presents the history of the City of Oswego fire department, founded in 1876. Collections include three historic fire engines from between 1925 and 1952.

The museum offers exhibits. The museum is open between the beginning of June and Labor Day. Please call to make an appointment if you are unable to visit during the posted hours.

Burbank Police and Fire Museum [CA] Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/08/2008 - 13:33
Description

The Burbank Police and Fire Museum preserves and showcases the past of the Burbank Police and Fire Departments. The museum includes exhibits on all aspects of police and firefighting work.

The museum offers a variety of exhibits, ranging from uniforms to a vintage fire engine, viewable by appointment only; tours for school groups can be arranged. The website offers a brief history of the museum, along with descriptions of all displays and artifacts currently on display in the museum.