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| 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:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument 501 N Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~0mi (0km) — 0hrs |
| When should I go? | You can visit the Old Plaza Firehouse Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! |
