Coney Island Fire Station Pumping Station
historic place
The Coney Island Fire Station Pumping Station, located in Brooklyn, New York, is a significant historic place. Erected in 1938, this one-story, elliptical-shaped building was designed in the Moderne style by architect Irwin S. Chanin. Its construction was a response to Coney Island's history of devastating fires, such as the 1911 Dreamland fire and a catastrophic 1932 boardwalk fire, where low water pressure hindered firefighting efforts. The pumping station was built to ensure a high-pressure water system for the area. Originally, the station featured paired Pegasus statues at its entrance, which were later moved to the Brooklyn Museum of Art in 1981 due to vandalism. This building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It stands as a reminder of Coney Island's efforts to protect itself from fire and its architectural heritage.