In cooperation with the City of Colorado Springs, the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum & The Old Colorado City Historical Society

The Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum is located at 375 Printers Parkway just south of E. Pikes Peak Avenue in the City of Colorado Springs Fire Operations Center. Open daily 8-5 or by appointment

"Doctor Lester Williams lives among us today in our hearts and our memories. The organization of a Fire Museum in his name will ensure that his memory and memorabilia will remain a living testament for future generations to view and enjoy."
Our Mission:
In recognizing that "Today is Tomorrow's History", the Friends of Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum committee is dedicated to coordinating and overseeing the resources of this museum, which consists largely of Dr. Lester L. Williams' life-long collection of fire memorabilia.

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The first Antlers Hotel burning, October 1, 1898. Note furniture from hotel in foreground and empty hose reel, probably W.A. Bell Company from Manitou, which took a line of hose to the roof of the Cheyenne Hotel, northeast corner of Cascade and Pikes Peak.
(Lester Williams Collection)

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