Central Fire Station
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.
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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 85000729. It was listed on April 10, 1985.
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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 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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