Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32, building in Indiana, United States
Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32 is a fire station building with Tudor Revival style located at the corner of Guilford Avenue and East Westfield Boulevard. The structure features yellow brick and stucco walls, a steep roof with dormer windows, and a distinctive double-peaked center gable that gives it a cottage-like appearance.
The building was constructed in 1922 by architect John P. Parrish to match the small bungalows that were common in Broad Ripple at that time. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 and remains the oldest fire station still operating in Indianapolis.
The firehouse sits quietly in a neighborhood filled with older homes and small shops that shape community life. It shows how the city wove essential services directly into the fabric of its residential areas.
The building sits at the corner of Guilford Avenue and East Westfield Boulevard, surrounded by tall trees and green spaces that make it easy to find on foot. Visitors can view the exterior and examine the Tudor Revival details while the structure blends quietly into its peaceful neighborhood setting.
The firehouse will soon stop functioning as a fire station as a new modern building is being constructed nearby. Despite this transition, the historic structure will receive a new purpose and continue to preserve its charm and significance to the community.
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