Wiley Hose Company Building
Why it's listed
Built in 1900 at 30 West Bridge Street in Catskill, this three-story brick firehouse served the west side of Catskill Creek, an area once known as West Catskill. Local builder and mason George W. Holdridge constructed it with locally made brick, stone and terra-cotta details, a slate-shingled gable, and a pressed metal cornice. The front facade is three bays wide, with a projecting central bay that holds the truck entrance and a decorative terra-cotta date panel above. In the 1930s the original stone arch was removed and flanking porticos were added so larger motorized equipment could enter. Inside, an open apparatus floor sits below a second floor with original lockers and woodwork. The building replaced an 1864 engine house on the same site and was the only fire station built in West Catskill. It reflects national firehouse design trends of its day. The fire company moved to a new station nearby in 1971, and the building now holds professional offices.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an important local example of turn-of-the-century firehouse design, with eclectic styling, terra-cotta and native stone ornament, and a functional plan typical of the period. It was the only fire station built in the West Catskill part of the village. It retains a high degree of integrity and shows changes made to house motorized fire trucks.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 95000962, listed August 10, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 30 W. Bridge St., Catskill |
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| County | Greene County |
| Listed | August 10, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000962 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900 - ca. 1930 |
| Architect / builder | George W. Holdridge (local builder/mason) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian/Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Ceased use as a fire station in 1971; current function is listed as professional offices. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.21712, -73.86886 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 95000962.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8001626
- This listing as JSON
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