Fire Station No. 6 (Atlanta) facts for kids
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Fire Station No. 6
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Fire Station No. 6 (2016)
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| Location | 39 Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
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| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Bruce & Morgan |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Part of | Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park (ID74000677) |
| Added to NRHP | May 2, 1974 |
Fire Station No. 6 is a very old fire station in Atlanta, Georgia. It was built in 1894 by the architects Bruce & Morgan. This building is special because it is the oldest freestanding fire station in Atlanta.
It is located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. This historic building is also part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park.
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A Historic Atlanta Fire Station
Fire Station No. 6 has a long and important history in Atlanta. It served the community for many years.
Built in the 1800s
The famous architectural company Bruce & Morgan designed this fire station. It was built in 1894. The building has two stories and is made of brick. It was built in the Romanesque Revival style. This style uses round arches and strong, solid shapes, similar to old Roman buildings.
A Place of Firsts
The station is located at the corner of Boulevard and Auburn Avenue. This area is in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Fire Station No. 6 was the first fire station in Atlanta to hire African American firefighters. This was a very important step for the city.
The station served the neighborhood for many decades. By 1986, it had become the oldest fire station still working in Atlanta.
From Firehouse to Museum
In 1991, Fire Station No. 6 closed its doors as an active fire station. A few years later, in 1995, the building was renovated. It was turned into a museum. This museum teaches visitors about the history of desegregation in the Atlanta Fire Department. Desegregation means ending the separation of people based on their race.
Inside the museum, you can see some original items from the station. These include two of the station's original brass firepoles. There is also a 1927 American LaFrance fire engine. The building remains the oldest freestanding fire station in Atlanta. It is a key part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. It stands right next to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
