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Old Fire Engine Museum is an event venue at 1411 19th St, Granite City, IL 62040. It is in Madison County, about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- Address
- 1411 19th St, Granite City, IL 62040
- Phone
- (618) 931-3723
- County
- Madison County
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Distance
- about 8 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
About Granite City
Granite City is located in Madison County, Illinois, just eight miles from St. Louis. Founded in 1896 by the Niedringhaus brothers, it began as a planned company town for manufacturing graniteware kitchen utensils. The city grew quickly with many immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe, including Bulgarian and Armenian communities. Historically, Granite City’s economy has centered on steel manufacturing, with major employers like U.S. Steel and Kraft Heinz. The city lies in the fertile American Bottom plain near the Mississippi River and is protected by levees. Visitors can reach Granite City via several interstates including 270, 255, and 70, or by rail through America’s Central Port. Nearby landmarks include Wilson Park and historic churches serving immigrant populations.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3
- Rail and air
- Rail service is available through America's Central Port facilities.
- Nearest city
- St. Louis
Around Granite City
- Granite City Steel Works: A major industrial complex central to the city's economy and history.
- Wilson Park: Known as the heart of Granite City, featuring turn-of-the-20th-century homes.
- St. Joseph Catholic Church: Organized during the early 20th century to serve the immigrant community.
- Methody Bulgarian Church: Built for the large Bulgarian immigrant population in the Hungary Hollow area.
- Wilson Park: Central park area known for historic homes and community events.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Old Fire Engine Museum located?
- Old Fire Engine Museum is at 1411 19th St, Granite City, IL 62040, in Madison County.
- How do I get to Old Fire Engine Museum?
- Granite City is served by Interstate 270, Interstate 255, Interstate 70, Interstate 55, Interstate 64, Route 3. It is about 8 miles from St. Louis.
- What is there to see in Granite City?
- Places to see in Granite City include Granite City Steel Works, Wilson Park, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Methody Bulgarian Church, Wilson Park.
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