About this property
Fire Station Number 4 in Asheville, North Carolina, also known as Merrimon Avenue Fire Station, is a historic fire station. It was built in 1927, and is a two-story, flat roofed, multi-colored brick building in the Art Deco style. It features a five-story tower with an open-shaft staircase. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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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 00000336. It was listed on April 5, 2000.
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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 Fire Station Number 4 listed on the National Register?
Fire Station Number 4 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 5, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Fire Station Number 4?
Fire Station Number 4 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fire Station Number 4?
The period of significance for Fire Station Number 4 is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Fire Station Number 4?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Fire Station Number 4 will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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