[1] According to the September 9, 1883, edition of the Detroit Free Press, William Scott & Company was the architect of the building.

The original equipment included a horse-drawn Silsby Steam engine and hose reel cart.

[3] The company converted to motorized operation in 1916, obtaining a Seagrave gasoline propelled pumping engine.

[3] The firehouse tower on the southeast side of the building was shortened during World War II so an air raid siren could be installed.

This tower had an air raid siren installed during World War II, which reduced its height somewhat.