Austin Central Fire Station 1

Austin Central Fire Station 1, is a fire station at 401 East Fifth Street in Downtown Austin, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Austin Fire Department.[2]

Austin Central Fire Station #1
Austin Central Fire Station 1
Austin Central Fire Station 1 is located in Texas
Austin Central Fire Station 1
Austin Central Fire Station 1 is located in the United States
Austin Central Fire Station 1
Location401 E Fifth St, Austin, Texas
Coordinates30°15′57″N 97°44′23″W
Built1938
ArchitectEdwin C. Kreisle; Max Brooks
Architectural styleModerne
NRHP reference No.00000454
Added to NRHPMay 5, 2000[1]

The Austin Fire Museum is located in the historic station. The museum's exhibits include firefighting equipment, uniforms, and memorabilia from Texas' first African American firefighters.

The building became a part of the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2000.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Station Locations." Austin Fire Department. Accessed October 27, 2008.


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