Editor’s Note: This story was made as and Academic Service Learning project by the COMM 304 class of fall 2023. Each student in the class had to made an article with a video component with it. Article is by COMM 304 student Maddie Schaffer. Video was made by COMM 304 student Drew Kerner.
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If you’re looking to gain more knowledge on the history of Superior, try visiting The Old Firehouse and Police Museum on 23rd Ave East. The museum displays some of the historic equipment used by firefighters and police, as well as other archives and memorabilia, to pay tribute to firefighters and law enforcement.
The building was built in 1898 after the original fire hall burned down. The museum displays some of the historic rigs and other equipment that was used during the nineteenth century on the first floor, and the second floor displays the State of Wisconsin Fire and Police Hall of Fame to honor those who were firefighters and law enforcement, as well as some of the communications equipment.
“It’s one of the few remaining fire halls in the state of Wisconsin.” said Megan Meyer, the director of Superior Public Museums.
“Preserving history is really important, especially now that people can look things up online, and there is still a way for people to get to places in person and actually experience it,” said Meyer.
Meyer is also the director of the SS Meteor and The Fairlawn Mansion museums located in Superior and finds it intriguing how some of the history connects between the two sites. The exhibition offers self-guided tours for anyone who is looking to learn more about the history of The Old Firehouse and Police Museum. It is located at 402 23rd Ave East in Superior. For more information and tour hours can be found on the Superior Public Museums website at superiorpublicmuseums.org
