About this property
Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 is a historic fire engine in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It is located at 100 South Ocean Boulevard. An American LaFrance built in 1925 and still used for parades and fire safety education, it was added to the US National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 2001. It was later moved from its Ocean Boulevard location to the old Fire Station #2 at 1 Southwest Twelfth Avenue.
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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 01001195. It was listed on November 1, 2001.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 listed on the National Register?
Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1?
Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1?
The period of significance for Boca Raton Fire Engine No. 1 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
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