Cuartel Centenario, Fire station in Cordón neighborhood, Montevideo, Uruguay
The Cuartel Centenario occupies an entire city block bounded by Colonia, Mercedes, Minas, and Magallanes streets in central Montevideo.
The building's construction began in 1923 and finished in 1930, coinciding with the centenary celebration of Uruguay's Constitution.
The structure houses both operational fire departments and a museum dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in Uruguay.
Visitors can find the main entrance at the intersection of Colonia and Minas streets, with addresses ranging from Colonia 1665 to 1691.
Fire department members actively participated in constructing the building while maintaining their regular emergency response duties.
Location: Montevideo Department
Inception: 1930
Architects: Alfredo R. Campos
Architectural style: eclecticism
GPS coordinates: -34.90224,-56.18080
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:23
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