Old Plaza Firehouse, Fire station museum near Olvera Street, Los Angeles, US
The Old Plaza Firehouse stands as a two-story brick structure featuring a ground floor entrance designed for horse-drawn fire wagons and equipment storage.
Constructed in 1884 by architect William A. Boring for $160.75, this building served as the first dedicated fire station in Los Angeles until 1897.
The museum exhibits document the evolution of firefighting methods through collections of period equipment, helmets, photographs, and a preserved horse-drawn fire engine.
Located at 501 North Los Angeles Street, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM with free admission.
The building included an advanced turntable mechanism in the floor that allowed fire wagons to rotate without requiring horses to back in or out.
Part of: Los Angeles Plaza Historic District
GPS coordinates: 34.05600,-118.23900
Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:23
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