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Fire Department Headquarters - Photos Decor Detail

One our of five fire-chief heads that terminate the arches of the large doors.

The Guardian angels above the lintels of the Larned St. entrances.

Detail shot of the second pair of Guardian Angels on the south facade.

One of two cartouches on the west facade, featuring a chief's helmet, fire axes and trumpets.

One of the two entrances on the south facade

Detail shot of the cornice

The Fire-chief's head where the arches terminate.

Lion above a large window on the west facade

Beautiful ornamentation between windows on the upper reaches of the building.

Beautiful ornamentation between windows on the upper reaches of the building.

Beautiful ornamentation between windows on the upper reaches of the building.

Beautiful ornamentation between windows on the upper reaches of the building.

Another detail shot of the cornice