Berkley Fire Hall feasibility study coming later this month

The document that will help determine the future of Berkley's historic Fire Hall will make its way before the public later this month.

"It's close to wrapping up," says Chris Aller, principal of Lake Orion-based Stephen Auger + Associates Architects, which is preparing the feasibility study for the Fire Hall.

Aller adds that he sees the rebirth of the Fire Hall as "a long-term project" since the city has other issues on closer burners, such as developing a new community center. Berkley is looking at improving the 10,000-square-foot neo-classical building. Planned upgrades include bringing it up to code, making it more accessible, and preserving the historic elements.

The 2-story Fire Hall was built in 1928 and originally served as a fire department station. Its exterior is composed of brick and limestone. It was added to Michigan's list of historic places in 1988. Today, it serves as home to offices for the Berkley Historic Museum and storage for the city.

Source: Chris Aller, principal of Stephen Auger + Associates Architects
Writer: Jon Zemke

Berkley Fire Hall feasibility study coming later this month

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