Central Fire Station, Shreveport, LA (2)
**Central Fire Station** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 91000625, date listed 5/28/1991
801 Crockett St.
Shreveport, LA (Caddo Parish)
The Central Fire Station stands on a busy corner of downtown Shreveport. An example of the mixing of stylistic elements which was popular during the early twentieth century eclectic period in architecture, the station is most influenced by the Italian Renaissance and Beaux Arts styles. The two story, stucco over brick building was erected in 1922. Despite changes to the exterior and interior, the structure retains its National Register eligibility.
A hose drying tower which stands near one corner of the fire station is being listed as a contributing element to this nomination. It was built at the same time as the main building. Five stories in height, the stucco over brick structure is distinguished by 1) a first floor which resembles a watertable on the exterior, 2) an elaborately articulated door surround, 3) windows displaying lintels of different classical design on each level, and 4) a denticulated cornice. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/91000625.pdf
Central Fire Station, Shreveport, LA (2)
**Central Fire Station** - National Register of Historic Places Ref # 91000625, date listed 5/28/1991
801 Crockett St.
Shreveport, LA (Caddo Parish)
The Central Fire Station stands on a busy corner of downtown Shreveport. An example of the mixing of stylistic elements which was popular during the early twentieth century eclectic period in architecture, the station is most influenced by the Italian Renaissance and Beaux Arts styles. The two story, stucco over brick building was erected in 1922. Despite changes to the exterior and interior, the structure retains its National Register eligibility.
A hose drying tower which stands near one corner of the fire station is being listed as a contributing element to this nomination. It was built at the same time as the main building. Five stories in height, the stucco over brick structure is distinguished by 1) a first floor which resembles a watertable on the exterior, 2) an elaborately articulated door surround, 3) windows displaying lintels of different classical design on each level, and 4) a denticulated cornice. (1)
References (1) NRHP Nomination Form npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/91000625.pdf