Parque de Bombas, Ponce

Parque de Bombas was built in 1882 and by 1885 was know as Ponce's official fire station. A Spanish army soldier, Lt. Colonel Maximo de Meana y Guridi, was assigned to design and construct the building. It was originally built for the 1882 Exhibition Trade Fair. Its measuring at about 65'-8" in width, by 26'-3" in length. This station was Ponce's first ever fire station and it continued to serve the city of Ponce until 1990. Now, the building serves as a museum, honoring Ponce's firemen.