County, Upland partner on firehouse museum
San Bernardino County approved a contract Tuesday to give Upland $220,300 from a Community Development Block Grant to transform a historic firehouse into a museum.
The firehouse, at 171 E. D St., will be renovated to include new electrical and plumbing systems and seismic retrofitting.
The money will also go toward accessibility improvements.
The museum will house memorabilia including antique fire equipment and photographs to commemorate Upland Fire Department's history from the 1900s to today.
The firehouse was built in 1915 following a fire that destroyed numerous businesses in the downtown area.
"The Upland Firehouse will serve as a lasting tribute to the all of the firefighters who have and continue to protect and serve the City and its residents," said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane, who requested the grant money.
The firehouse, at 171 E. D St., will be renovated to include new electrical and plumbing systems and seismic retrofitting.
The money will also go toward accessibility improvements.
The museum will house memorabilia including antique fire equipment and photographs to commemorate Upland Fire Department's history from the 1900s to today.
The firehouse was built in 1915 following a fire that destroyed numerous businesses in the downtown area.
"The Upland Firehouse will serve as a lasting tribute to the all of the firefighters who have and continue to protect and serve the City and its residents," said San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Biane, who requested the grant money.
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