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
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, Box 15 Club of Los Angeles, and E Clampus Vitus. (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, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rodrνguez (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
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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
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Plaza Fire House Markers
Photographed by Tim Wilcox, May 15, 2025
3. Plaza Fire House Marker
A permanent base for this State Historic Landmark plaque recognizing the old Plaza Firehouse No. 1 was erected by E Clampus Vitus Platrix Chapter No. 2 on Aug 6, 1982.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 27, 2025
4. Plaza Fire House and Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010
5. Plaza Fire House
Photographed by Michael Kindig, July 28, 2010
6. Plaza Fire House Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,251 times since then and 20 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 July 28, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 10, 2025. 4. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
