Fire Engine House No. 9, Houston
historic place
Fire Engine House No. 9 was a historic place in Houston, Harris County. It was erected in 1899. This two-story brick structure was designed by prominent Houston architect William A. McMillen. It retained many original architectural features, including double entrance doors and a decorative brick parapet. The station served Houston's rapidly expanding Fifth Ward, housing five firemen, a horse-drawn hose wagon, and a steam pumper. The Fire Department used the building until around the 1920s, after the department became motorized. In 1985, Fire Engine House No. 9 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. However, the original building, located at Keene and Pinckney, was later demolished. This site provides a historical example of Houston's early fire stations and their role in the city's development.