344 Congress Street, Boston

Located in Boston’s historic Fort Point Channel district, the building at 344 Congress Street—originally constructed in 1891 as the Congress Street Fire Station—is a landmark example of Romanesque Revival architecture. Designed by city architect Harrison H. Atwood, the structure is recognized for its distinctive light-colored brickwork, rusticated stone base, and refined detailing as it rises. Today, the building serves as the Boston Fire Museum and stands as a proud reminder of the city’s architectural and civic heritage.

Patriot Restoration has worked on the building several times over the years, including past structural repairs to the firehouse floor. Most recently, Patriot was selected to perform masonry restoration work on the building’s facade. The project addressed areas of deterioration and weathering common in aging masonry structures.

Patriot Restoration developed and executed a detailed restoration plan designed to preserve the building’s historic character while reinforcing its structural integrity. The scope of work included facade masonry repairs and repointing throughout the exterior envelope. Our team carefully restored deteriorated masonry units, replaced failing mortar joints, and ensured the facade remains stable and weather-tight for years to come.