Restoring Fire Station No. 6

Restoring Fire Station No. 6

When Axiom President Tom Hair bought Fire Station No. 6 in 2005, he saw the opportunity to recapture the original beauty of the building, which was constructed in 1903. Follow us here to read stories from pioneer firefighters, learn about our historic excavations, and trace the restoration journey of No. 6.

History

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Feature: The Building
Fire Station No. 6 on Washington, originally organized in 1873 with 45 men, was one of only seven stations serving the rapidly growing city of Houston in 1903. At the turn of the century, Houston had become a thriving city of 44,633, fueled by the flood of Galvestonians who flocked to Houston after the 1900

Restoration

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Feature: Nearing the Finish Line
The final chapter of Axiom’s 14-year run within the art deco-style Clark & Courts Building (est. 1936), a Houston landmark at 1210 West Clay St., is underway.

Stories

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Feature: Houston firefighters spring into action near FS6
The swift and systematic action taken by the Houston Fire Department was apparent during a Monday-afternoon fire across the street from historic Fire Station No. 6

Axiom

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Virtual Tour: At Home in Fire Station No. 6

For first time visitors to Axiom, and the renovated Fire Station No. 6, taking a tour of the building and studio space is usually one of the highlights for many clients and guests. With that said, over the past year, many friends and clients who have been unable to visit Axiom’s new office have been requesting a virtual tour of sorts.