Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Old and New: Presidio Fire Station
New additions should be designed and constructed so that the character-defining feautures of the historic building are not radically changed, obscured, damaged, or destroyed in the process of rehabilitaion. New design should always be clearly differentiated so that the addition does not appear to be part of the historic resource.
From the Secretary of the Interiors Standards
The Presidio is a National Historic Landmark with 469 historic structures. Historic building rehabilitation in the park must conform to Federal standards for the treatment of historic properties. These standards recognize that some buildings must be updated to remain usable and accessible. They require that new additions be compatible with, but not copies of, the historic architecture.
The right side of this fire station, built in 1917, was the first on any U.S. Army post to house a permanent fire company with trained firefighters. In 1998, the wing to the left was added to house larger fire engines. If you look closely, its design is distinguishable from that of the original building. Today it is staffed by the San Francisco Fire Department. Its paramedics are the first responders for the Presidio community and park visitors.
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Erected by Presidio of San Francisco, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 37° 48.091′ N, 122° 27.347′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Presidio of San Francisco. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Keyes Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco CA 94129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Western Defense Command Headquarters (here, next to this marker); French 24-Pounder (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Post to Park (about 400 feet away); Presidio of San Francisco (about 400 feet away); Bringing A Creek Back to Life: Thompson Reach (about 400 feet away); Old Station Hospital (about 400 feet away); Old Post Hospital (about 500 feet away); First Women in the Army: U.S. Army Nurse Corps (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Presidio Fire Department. Wikipedia article (Submitted on April 19, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
2. Presidio Fire Station. Article on the National Park Service's Presidio of San Francisco website. (Submitted on April 19, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Additional keywords. Old and New: Presidio Fire Station
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 19, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 4, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.