National Register of Historic Places

Saco Central Fire Station

Saco, York County, Maine
Listed
April 15, 2013
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000168

About this property

The Former Saco Central Fire Station is a historic fire station at 14 Thornton Avenue in Saco, Maine. Built in 1939 with funding from the Public Works Administration, it was the city's first modern firehouse, designed to house motorized (rather than horse-drawn) equipment, and outfitted with the latest technology. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The building housed the fire department until 2011, and has since been converted into a mixed-use residential and commercial property.

Location

14 Thorton Ave.
Saco, York County, Maine
43.49861, -70.44620

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Saco Central Fire Station listed on the National Register?

Saco Central Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Saco Central Fire Station?

Saco Central Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Saco Central Fire Station?

The period of significance for Saco Central Fire Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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