Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Central Fire Station

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 28, 2021

1. Central Fire Station Marker

Inscription.
This structure was built in 1927 to house the Beaumont fire Department. Organized in 1881. Designed by the architectural firm of Livesay and Wiedemann, the building was constructed on the site of two earlier fire stations. Influences of the Spanish renaissance revival style, which was popular at the time, are evident in the red brick ornamentation and the geometric tile work under the eaves of the roof.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
Official Historical Medallion

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10498.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Heroes • Law Enforcement.

Location. 30° 5.155′ N, 94° 5.923′ W. Marker is in Beaumont, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Walnut Street and Mulberry Street on South Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 South Walnut Street, Beaumont TX 77701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Enterprise-Journal (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanders House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Westminster Presbyterian Church Of Beaumont (about 400

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feet away); Noah Tevis (about 500 feet away); Young Women's Christian Association of Beaumont (about 500 feet away); Travis Street Substation (about 600 feet away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First National Bank Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaumont.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 28, 2021

2. Central Fire Station Marker

Worlds Largest Working Fire Hydrant image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 28, 2021

3. Worlds Largest Working Fire Hydrant

Displayed at the Central Fire Station Museum, is the Worlds Largest Working Fire Hydrant.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.