Berlin’s first fire station. Right here we find the Feuerwache Stettin. Built in 1859, this building is the original Berlin fire station. Today the Freiwillige Feuerwehr Mitte uses it.
Feuerwache Stettin is a three-story building. It is located on Linienstraße 128-129. The building’s design features Quaderputzbauweise. This creates a unique facade. Windows and doors have rounded arches.
Originally, Feuerwache Stettin had six street exits. Today it has only four. These exits provided quick access for firefighters. They needed to respond to emergencies. The first floor held a large hall. Upstairs were the crew quarters. Three apartments were also on the upper floors.
Until 1955, the Feuerwache Stettin served as a fire station. Later, the Academy of Sciences used the building. From 1986 to 1987, it was renovated. It was then restored for fire service purposes. During the renovation, the wooden doors were replaced. They were replaced with rolling doors. The second floor is used for residential purposes.
The Feuerwache Stettin building suffered significant damage. This included structural and fire protection issues. The roof was affected by moisture damage. It also had a fungus called “Echter Hausschwamm.” The fungus damaged the ceiling beams. These beams had to be reconstructed.
The renovation aimed to repair the beams and address the fungus. Workers also strengthened the structure. They repaired the facade. The street-side windows were replaced. The new windows matched the original design. Workers preserved the materials and details. Existing box windows were refurbished.
Feuerwache Stettin is now a protected monument. It stands as a reminder of Berlin’s firefighting history. The building is a testament to the city’s architectural heritage. It is the original Berlin fire station and is a landmark of Berlin. The building is a reminder of the past. It also serves the community today.