The old Sprague Steamer and Hose Co 6 building was demolished for a
new fire house building, set back from the original location, in 1952.
Barbara Bell, "A Glance Backward: Spittoons & Stardom for Old No. 6," Ithaca Journal, December 9, 1972, 6.
"Sprague Steamer Co No. 6-Organized Nov. 12, 1872. Company and Engine Rooms W. State & Green." from 1873-1874 city directory.
Source of Building Data: 1910 Sanborn Fire Insurance Atlas;
Multi-Family Construction: ;
Roof of Main Structure: Non-combustible;
Additional Sections: Section 1, left (W), 5 stories, non-combustible roof, "Tower" / Section 2, back (N), 2 stories, non-combustible roof / Section 3, back (N), 2 stories, non-combustible roof, wood frame);
Porches: ;
Outbuildings: ;
Other: Frame cornice on front / Sanborn 1910 coding error lists this as #624 W State St;