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Plaza Fire House
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Plaza Fire House Marker | | |
Inscription. Dedicated to the firemen of the Los Angeles Fire Department - past, present and future - who, since 1871, by their courage and faithful devotion to duty have protected the lives and property of the citizens of Los Angeles from the ravages of fire.
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Box 15 Club of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 730.)
Location. 34° 3.362′ N, 118° 14.326′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on North Los Angeles Street. Click for map. The fire house is located at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Latino Blood, American Hearts (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Los Angeles Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Junipero Serra 1713-1784 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Spanish Trail (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Damien Marchessault (about 300 feet away); Biscailuz Building (about 300 feet away); First Mayor of Los Angeles Under United States Rule (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Los Angeles.| | | | 
By Denise Boose, January 2, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Plaza Fire House and Marker | | |
Regarding Plaza Fire House. This was the first building constructed as a fire station in Los Angeles. Built in 1884, it served as a firehouse until 1897. After this it was used for various purposes until restored in 1960 and opened as a museum of fire-fighting equipment of the late 19th century. SOURCE: California Historical Landmarks, California State Parks |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Plaza Fire House | | |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 4. Plaza Fire House Bell | | |
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By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010 | |
| | | 5. Collection of Los Angeles Fire Department Helmets | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 213 times since then. Last updated on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. 2. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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