About this property
The Mechanicsville Fire Station Number 5 is the oldest active fire station in Knoxville, Tennessee. Opened on May 23, 1909, it has served the Mechanicsville community of Knoxville almost continuously since. The fire station was the last in Knoxville to be built specifically for horse-drawn fire apparatus.
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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 78002602. It was listed on November 2, 1978.
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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 No. 5 listed on the National Register?
Fire Station No. 5 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Fire Station No. 5?
Fire Station No. 5 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fire Station No. 5?
The period of significance for Fire Station No. 5 is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Fire Station No. 5?
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 No. 5 will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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