About this property
The San Jose Central Fire Station, also known as San Jose Fire Station One, was the central fire station for the San Jose Fire Department in downtown San Jose, California. The International-style firehouse was designed by the architectural firm Binder & Curtis and built in 1951. The station became the city's central fire station, equipped with a new communication system that served as a command center for emergency services across the entire city.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 14001113. It was listed on January 7, 2015.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was San Jose Central Fire Station listed on the National Register?
San Jose Central Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 2015.
What type of historic resource is San Jose Central Fire Station?
San Jose Central Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for San Jose Central Fire Station?
The period of significance for San Jose Central Fire Station is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1951.
Can I research the history near San Jose Central Fire Station?
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