Oldest Fire Station in Decatur (IL) Shuts Its Doors

Station 3, the oldest working fire station in Decatur (IL), took its final call on Monday, reports herald-review.com. Crews and their equipment were then moved around the corner to the new Station 6 in Fairview Plaza.

The building is almost 100 years old, though it’s seen some additions over the years. The new facility offers more space for personnel as well as apparatus and equipment. Station 3’s fate has yet to be decided, according to the report.

Station 3, built in 1927, was originally dubbed Station 6. And plans are already in the works for Station 7, to be located at Chestnut and 36th streets.

Old Station 3. Photo via google Maps.

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