His building was plainer than other firehouses in the city , but came with an upper story meant to be used as a club .
Local architect William J. Beardsley , who had recently designed the new Dutchess County Court House , was hired .
William J. Beardsley 's building was plainer than other firehouses in the city , but came with an upper story meant to be used as a club .
Local architect William J. Beardsley , who had recently designed the new Dutchess County Court House , was hired .