National Register of Historic Places

Central Fire Station

Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York
Listed
April 10, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000729

About this property

Central Fire Station is a historic fire station located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York, USA. It was built between 1924 and 1929 and is a three-story, brick civic building in the Georgian Revival style. The front facade is dominated by a broad, five bay central pavilion. The first floor of the front facade is composed of five segmentally arched entrance bays faced with cast stone.

Location

Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York
42.81332, -73.94596

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 85000729. It was listed on April 10, 1985.

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Raid on Schenectady 1690
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Mohawk Valley Raid – Schenectady Aftermath 1690
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Burning of Schenectady NY 1690
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0.3 mi
Burning of Schenectady 1690
1690Colonial
0.3 mi

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 April 10, 1985.

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 industrial era, specifically around 1924.

Can I research the history near Central Fire Station?

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