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Chemical 8 @ 116 B Street, South Boston

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This house was first occupied as a firehouse on July 1, 1860 by Hose Company 9, which remained in service here until October 27, 1887. Hose 9 was disbanded and Chemical Engine Company 8 was organized on that date.

Chemical 8 was in service here until the company was disbanded on July 2, 1917.

The property was later sold. The building remains extant and is currently occupied by Altec Plastics, Inc.

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