Central Ohio Fire Museum

The Central Ohio Fire Museum is located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, and houses a collection devoted to the history of firefighting. The building is the former Engine House No. 16, which was constructed in 1908 to designs by the architect A. C. Burley. It was the last station in the city still built for horse-drawn fire engines before the switch to motorized equipment began. After it closed in 1982, the landmarked building was restored, with the facade and the hose tower, among other features, brought back to their original appearance. Here you can admire the historic architecture and gain insight into the evolution of firefighting technology.