Bringing a Barn Back to Life

Updates planned for the 1876 Fire Barn in Fife Lake

June 15, 2024

The 1876 Fire Barn in Fife Lake is approaching its sesquicentennial—that’s 150 years. The Fife Lake Area Historical Society cares for the barn, thought to be the oldest building in the village. (It was originally a school in Southtown brought to Fife Lake to become the firehouse.) The barn houses “uniforms from 120 years ago, large wheeled fire fighting equipment, a 1937 fire truck,” and more, per the organization’s website. This summer, the historical society is working to restore the barn to its former glory with much-needed repairs and a fresh coat of paint to the tune of $18,000. The community is rising to the occasion, with Forest Area Federal Credit Union, Fife Lake Township, the DDA, and individuals contributing to the funds. See the fire barn for yourself on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. Learn more at fifelakehistoricalsociety.org.