Echo Park in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Fire Station Number 6

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

1. Old Fire Station Number 6 Marker

Inscription. Mediterranean style. Architect - Los Angeles City Construction Department. Built 1929. Declared 1994, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 605, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.

Erected 1994 by City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 605.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 34° 4.046′ N, 118° 15.242′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Echo Park. Marker is at the intersection of Edgeware Road and Boston Street, on the left when traveling east on Edgeware Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 534 E Edgeware Rd, Los Angeles CA 90026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Russell House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carroll Avenue (about 600 feet away); Community Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winston House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kaiser House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bates House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Victorian Residence

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Hall Residence (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Old Fire Station Number 6. Originally located at 1279 Temple Street, this 2-story masonry structure is now a community center in Angelino Heights.

Old Fire Station and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

2. Old Fire Station and Marker

The marker is at far right.

Galbreth Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

3. Galbreth Residence

Built in 1893. Located at Boston St & Kensington Rd, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 219.

Bob’s Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

4. Bob’s Market

Built in 1910. Located at Kensington Rd & Bellvue Ave, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 215.

Sidewalk Contractor Stamp - 1930 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 6, 2021

5. Sidewalk Contractor Stamp - 1930

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 16, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.