About this property
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company is a historic fire station located at Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886–1887, and is a two-story, brick building in the Queen Anne style. A two-story annex was added in 1888 or 1890.
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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 85003447. It was listed on October 31, 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 Keystone Hook and Ladder Company listed on the National Register?
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Keystone Hook and Ladder Company?
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Keystone Hook and Ladder Company?
The period of significance for Keystone Hook and Ladder Company is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Keystone Hook and Ladder Company?
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