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North Adelaide Fire Station
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Location 82 Tynte Street, North Adelaide, South Australia
South Australian Heritage Register
Designated 11 September 1986
Reference no. 1435
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The Fire Station Inn, also known as the North Adelaide Fire Station, is a special old building. You can find it at 82 Tynte Street in North Adelaide, South Australia. This historic place has a long and interesting story. It has changed its purpose many times over the years.

A Building with Many Lives

From Shop to Fire Station

This building wasn't always a fire station. It was first built way back in 1866. Back then, it was just a regular shop. It sold goods to people living in the area. Imagine what kind of things they might have sold there!

Many years later, in 1904, the building got a big makeover. It was changed to become a fire station! This meant it was home to firefighters and their equipment. They were ready to help protect the community from fires. It played a very important role for many years.

Today: A Place to Stay

After serving as a fire station for a long time, the building changed again. As of 2018, it is now used as a place for tourists to stay. It's called the Fire Station Inn. People can rent rooms there and enjoy its unique history.

A Protected Piece of History

The North Adelaide Fire Station is considered a very important building. It was officially listed as a State Heritage Place. This happened on 11 September 1986.

Being a State Heritage Place means the building is protected. It is recognized for its historical importance. This helps make sure it will be preserved for future generations. People can continue to learn about its past.

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