 Beach Street Fire Station, Penang
The Beach Street Fire Station, also known as the Central Fire Station, is the main fire station for George Town. It is located at the junction of Beach Street with Chulia Street Ghaut. The three-storey building was erected in 1908, at the same time as another fire station along Penang Road, not demolished, when the fire department was established.
Balai Bomba Lebuh Pantai (Beach St. Fire Station) (5 June 2011)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
The Beach Street Fire Station was designed with a Classical-style façade raised above the rusticated ground floor columns. Double storey pilasters are featured on the faç facing the streets.
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Beach Street Fire Station is its four-storey tower. It is designed in a blend of Mughal style fused with Edwardian influences.
Getting there
From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, take the pedestrian bridge to cross Weld Quay. Walk south along Weld Quay until you reach the junction with Chulia Street Ghaut. Turn right, walk along Chulia Street Ghaut until the junction with Beach Street, and you will find the Beach Street Fire Station on your left.
Photo of the Beach Street Fire Station
Beach Street Fire Station (19 March 2010)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
Location Map of the Beach Street Fire Station
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