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Hose 5 Fire Museum and its collection
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Bangor Hose House No. 5, also known as the State Street Fire Station, is an important historic site located at 247 State Street in Bangor, Maine. This two-story brick building, which stands on the south side of State Street, east of downtown Bangor, is a significant part of the city's history. It was built in 1897 and served as a fire station for about a century before being converted into a museum.
Hose 5 Fire Museum
The Hose 5 Fire Museum, housed in the historic Bangor Hose House No. 5, is a city-operated museum dedicated to the fire history of Bangor. The museum showcases several antique fire engines, Gamewell Fire Boxes, a collection of antique breathing apparatus, and other historic firefighting equipment and engines. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about the city's firefighting history and the evolution of firefighting equipment.
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