South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Engine House Number 18
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2023
1. Engine House Number 18 Marker
This property, Engine House Number 18, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
This building was erected by the City of Los Angeles A.D. 1904 under the administration of the City Council and the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Erected by United States Department of the Interior, and City of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 349.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 34° 1.93′ N, 118° 18.463′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker is on Hobart Boulevard south of Adams Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2616 S Hobart Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Golden State Mutual Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rindge House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gramercy Park Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Britt Mansion
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Regarding Engine House Number 18. It was designed in the Mission Revival style by architect John Parkinson, whose later works included Los Angeles City Hall, Union Station, and Bullocks Wilshire. The station closed in 1968, and later became an Art Center. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 349 in 1988.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2023
2. Engine House Number 18 Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2023
3. Engine House Number 18 and Marker
The plaque is at far right.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 1, 2023
4. Engine House Number 18
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
