BFD Hook & Ladder Co. No. 9 and Engine Co. No. 2.
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Don.Morfe
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Fourth Battalion, Baltimore Fire Department House-Hook & Ladder Co. No. 9 and Engine Co. No. 2 is located in the Hampden Historic District.
Waymark Code: WM147ZP
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/11/2021
Views: 2
From the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
"FIRE HOUSE-BFD Hook & Ladder Co. No. 9 and Engine Co. No. 2
3724 Roland Ave.
Block 3553-North of Union Ave on Roland Ave a revival style firehouse bears the inscription "Hook & Ladder Co. No. 9" above one wide arched door and "Engine Co. No. 2" above the other.
The two-story building is constructed of brick with sandstone trim and follows the model for other turn-of-the-century firehouses built in Baltimore. The heavy cornice is supported by carved modillions set above an egg-and-dart molding. The four front and two side windows have prominent triangular pediments supported by acanthus brackets which frame a frieze decorated with classical swags. An egg-and-dart molding enhances the top edge of each pediment.
The second story has wide brick angle quoins and is further articulated with stone moldings above and below the windows. Another decorative stone band separates the first and second story levels. It is decorated with acanthus and wreath patterns and the identifying inscriptions described above. Beneath, the first floor façade is decorated with horizontal brickwork bands and tall brick sunburst patterns over each of the arched doors. Each arch is marked at its center by a large, scrolled keystone with acanthus decoration. A central round metal medallion is marked "BFD.""
Paid or Volunteer: Paid
EMS Involvement: yes
Has 911 Dispatch: yes
Has Emergency Call Box: yes
Has Emergency Siren: yes
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Physical Address:
3724 Roland Ave
Baltimore, MD United States
21211
Rating: 
Has Fire Pole: Not Listed
Average Alarms Per Year: Not Listed
Number of Firetrucks: Not Listed
Number of Emergency Staff: Not Listed
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