Built in 1898, it is an architecturally eclectic mix of Dutch and Renaissance Revival styles.

Its distinctive facade features include a Dutch Revival stepped gable, window and doorway arches with alternating stone and brick voussoirs, and a square Italianate hose drying tower.

[2] The building was designed by Boston architect and Brookline native G. Fred Crosby, and went into service in 1898.

It was described at the time as being state of the art, and is the only one of the town's fire houses that has Dutch Revival features.

Its original wooden doors were replaced in 1947, and the left equipment bay entrance was enlarged in 1951.