The Old Plaza Fire House!

Old Plaza Firehouse
Landmark #730 Los Angeles County Visited: April 10, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? The first fire station in Los Angeles, no longer functional but still open for business!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Dedicated to the firemen of the Los Angeles Fire Department-past, present, and future-who, 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 since 1871. 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.

OTHER TIDBITS: Inside, they have a turntable, where horse-drawn wagons would enter, turn, and be ready to go for the next fire!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with Las Angelitas del Pueblo!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument
501 N Los Angeles St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

ANNOTATIONS:
The Old Plaza Firehouse is southeast of Los Angeles Plaza and east of the Pico House!

From Los Angeles: ~0mi (0km) — 0hrs
From Sacramento: ~384mi (618km) — 6.4hrs
From San Diego: ~121mi (195km) — 2.1hrs
From San Francisco: ~381mi (614km) — 6.4hrs

When should I go? You can visit the Old Plaza Firehouse Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM!

Old Plaza Firehouse

Old Plaza Firehouse

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