About this property
The Central Fire Station is an historic fire station at Leonard and School Streets in Taunton, Massachusetts. Built in 1869, it is the third oldest fire station still in use in the country, and the oldest in the city. It is the oldest *continuously operated* fire station in the country, never having closed for any period of time.
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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 84002101. It was listed on July 4, 1984.
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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 Central Fire Station listed on the National Register?
Central Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Central Fire Station?
Central Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Fire Station?
The period of significance for Central Fire Station is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.
Can I research the history near Central Fire Station?
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