Watts De Peyster Firemens Hall was erected as a memorial to John Watts, founder and endower of the Leake and Watts Orphan House, originally in New York City and now in Yonkers, New York, and to Frederic de Peyster, who had probably been connected, as an active officer, with more social, literary, and benevolent societies than any other New Yorker who ever lived. A grateful grandson and son, venerating their memories, devoted to this building a portion of the means derived from them. The building was restored in 1994, celebrating renewed energy among citizens and government working together to honor, keep, and enrich the Village of Tivoli’s fine architectural heritage, beautiful natural setting, and desirable quality of life for now and future generations, with gratitude to the Firehouse Restoration Committee, Tivoli Community Association, donors, and village trustees, including Edward A. Neese, Jr., mayor from 1979 to 1993, and Lorraine C. Reid, mayor from 1993 to 1994.