Originally the home of Engine 52 of the Brooklyn Fire Department, this historic building in Bushwick, Brooklyn, is now a landmark and the quarters of the elite Squad Company 252.The detailed carved lintel above the bay door features shields, the engine company's name, the year 1896, and the initials "BFD" for the Brooklyn Fire Department. Since its official service start on April 1, 1897, as part of Brooklyn's Engine Company 52, the building has remained in use and stands as a lasting symbol of