Park at Hose Co. No 5

The last station built as a fire barn in Elgin was Fire Station Number 5. It was on the triangular corners of St. Charles and Arlington streets. Built in January of 1904, it included lead-lined windowpanes and a trap door that was used to drop hay to the horses from the third floor.

Fire Barn 5 still stands at 533 St. Charles Road.  It  has been recognized by The National Register of Historic Places.  It serves as a fire safety museum and  It regularly welcomes visitors who are treated to their collection of vintage fire trucks and fire fighting equipment.  More information is available about Fire Barn Number 5 at their web site.