National Register of Historic Places in Nevada County, California
14 December 2005 (Click Photo to Zoom)
National Register #74000544
Nevada City Firehouse No. 2
420 Broad Street
Nevada City
Built 1861
A plaque beside the doors reads in part:
PENNSYLVANIA ENGINE CO. NO. 2
JANUARY 14, 1861
Fire company formed June 13, 1860 as Eureka Hose No. 2 with 34 volunteers. Name
changed in August of that year to 'Pennsylvania Engine." Construction money
raised in 1859 by popular subscription and a grand ball staged by the town's
women. This firehouse has been in continuous use since 1861.