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

Plaza Fire House

Photographed 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 34° 3.362′ N, 118° 14.326′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is on Los Angeles Street. The fire house is located at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rodríguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Quintero (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese American Communities in Los Angeles (within shouting distance of this marker); Navarro (within shouting distance of this marker); 425 North Los Angeles Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos III (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosas (within shouting distance of this marker); Sun Wing Wo & Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

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

Plaza Fire House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 2, 2010

2. Plaza Fire House and Marker

Plaza Fire House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010

3. Plaza Fire House

Plaza Fire House Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010

4. Plaza Fire House Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.