Garage and Fire Station
National Register of Historic Places

Garage and Fire Station

Fort Peck, Valley County, Montana
Listed
August 12, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86002063

About this property

The Garage and Fire Station in Fort Peck, Montana, on Gasconade St., was built in 1934. It is also known as Security Center (Fire & Police) and Vehicle Storage. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Like many other Fort Peck buildings, it was designed by architects Johnson, Drake & Piper. It is an L-shaped one-story wood-frame building which is Swiss Chalet in style. It was originally stained brown or gray, like the other Swiss Chalet buildings, and its trim was painted blue, green, red, or maroon. It has some timber bracketing. The building served as Fort Peck's fire station and police station, and also stored vehicles.

Location

Fort Peck, Valley County, Montana
48.00807, -106.44820

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Administration Building
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Nearby Battles

Fort Peck Agency Skirmishes 1876
1876Indian Wars
6.9 mi

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When was Garage and Fire Station listed on the National Register?

Garage and Fire Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Garage and Fire Station?

Garage and Fire Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Garage and Fire Station?

The period of significance for Garage and Fire Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.

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