Fire Station No. 14 (Los Angeles) facts for kids
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Fire Station No. 14
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Fire Station No. 14, June 2011
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3401 S. Central Ave., South Los Angeles, California |
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| Architect | Earl T. Heitschmidt |
| Architectural style | International style |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000147 |
| Added to NRHP | March 17, 2009 |
Fire Station No. 14 is a very important old fire station. It is located in the South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, California. This three-story building was designed by an architect named Earl T. Heitschmidt. It was built in 1949 and has a special look called the International style. This style uses clean lines and simple shapes.
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Discovering Fire Station No. 14's History
This fire station became a special landmark in 2009. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Fire Station No. 14 was recognized because of its role in the history of African Americans in Los Angeles.
A Place of Community Pride
Fire Station No. 14 was the second fire station in Los Angeles that had an all-black fire crew. In the past, some places were separated by race. Even though this was a time of separation, these all-black fire stations were also very important. They were a big source of pride for the local community. They showed the strength and dedication of the firefighters who worked there.
Other Important Historic Places
Many other buildings in Los Angeles are also recognized for their importance to African American history. These places include:
- Fire Station No. 30, Engine Company No. 30: This was the very first all-black fire station in Los Angeles.
- Angelus Funeral Home
- Lincoln Theater
- Second Baptist Church
- 28th Street YMCA
- Prince Hall Masonic Temple
- 52nd Place Historic District
- 27th Street Historic District
All these places help us remember and learn about the rich history of Los Angeles.
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Fire Station No. 14, June 2011
