Engine Company 31 This building, constructed in 1895, is among the best of the many eclectic firehouses built by Napoleon Le Brun & Sons. Today it seems surprising that such an elaborate design would be used for such a utilitarian a structure. The entire spirit of the building - with its corner tower, steep roof, dormers, and stone and iron cresting - recalls a romantic fairy tale. New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation, 1989 New York City Designated Landmark . . . #fdny #firedepartmentofnewyork #enginecompany #architecture #engineco31 #lowermanhattan #manhattan #firedept #nycfiredept #picturesque #lafayettestreet #historicmarkersofny #hidinginplainsight #historyofnewyorkcity #landmarksofny #nychistory #plaquesofinstagram #napoleonlebrun #napoleonlebrunandsons #utilitarianarchitecture #firefighters #firetrucks (at Firehouse, Engine Company 31) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWKUcsgP9B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pu6by2b0ez6s