Shrewsbury
Historical Society
Established 1898
Mario - Fats - Caruso
1928 - 1993
Mario - Fats - Caruso
1928 - 1993
Fire Department
The Shrewsbury Fire Department and the Shrewsbury Brass Band gathered in front of the old Quinsigamond Fire House in Shrewsbury Center. The station faced south toward the Sumner House.
Notice the horse carriage sheds in the background. These belonged to the First Congregational Church.
Quinsigamond Fire House, circa 1900
This Fire House was torn down to make way for the new 1927 Police and Fire Department Headquarters.
If you look carefully, the front door of the 1830 Schoolhouse is visible at the far right.
Police and Fire Department Headquarters, circa 1927
The 1927 Station was demolished in January, 2008 to make way for the new Center Fire Station Headquarters.
Saturday, January 12, 2008 as the new Center Fire Station Headquarters nears completion.