National Register of Historic Places

Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6

Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
Listed
January 24, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90002162

About this property

Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6 is a historic fire station located in the Belmont neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia. It was built in 1911, and is a two-story, three-bay, hipped-roof building. in an effort to blend the station into its residential surroundings, it was constructed to resemble an early-20th century American Foursquare dwelling embellished with Classical Revival details. A wide center bay and two large double doors distinguish it from the homes in the neighborhood. The station was one of three with the same design that were built by architect Homer M. Miller and all put into service on the same day in September 1911. As of 2023, one of the other two stations survives and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 as City of Roanoke Fire Station No. 5. The three stations were the first in Roanoke to be built for and equipped with motorized firefighting equipment. They were integrated into the neighborhoods they were built to serve, limiting their need to travel farther than 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in response to a call. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. After ceasing operation as a firehouse in 1979, the building was converted to use as a community center, and later as a satellite police station.

Location

1015 Jamison Ave., SE.
Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
37.26941, -79.92651

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Sources

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When was Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6 listed on the National Register?

Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6?

Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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