About this property
The Laurel–Rex Fire Company House, consisting of the Laurel Fire Company's engine house and the Rex Hook & Ladder Company's truck house, is a historic fire station located in York City, York County, Pennsylvania. The oldest building, the Laurel engine house, was built in 1878, and is a two-story, brick building in the Italianate style. The original engine house was expanded in 1887 with a horse stable and in 1892 with a ladder truck house.
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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 76001683. It was listed on October 7, 1976.
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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 Laurel-Rex Fire Company House listed on the National Register?
Laurel-Rex Fire Company House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Laurel-Rex Fire Company House?
Laurel-Rex Fire Company House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Laurel-Rex Fire Company House?
The period of significance for Laurel-Rex Fire Company House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1878.
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