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Fire Station 18

Fire Station 18. History of Fire Station 18. Source: Annual L.A.F.D. Report for year ending Nov. 30 1904 Engine Company 18 under construction in 1904. Opened for service April 1, 1906 ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM. Dates of Service as Fire Station.

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Fire Station 18

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  1. Fire Station 18

  2. History of Fire Station 18 Source: Annual L.A.F.D. Report for year ending Nov. 30 1904 Engine Company 18 under construction in 1904.Opened for service April 1, 1906** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  3. Dates of Service as Fire Station • Fire Station 18 at 2616 South Hobart Boulevard opened April 1, 1906 • Closed from 1916-1919 • Reopened 1920-1968 • Closed permanently at this site in 1968(Designation of Fire Station 18 was reassigned to 12050 Balboa Blvd., in Granada Hills )

  4. History of Fire Station 18 Source: LAFD Photo Album CollectionCirca 1906Engine Company 18 making a run past the Fire House2616 South Hobart Street ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  5. History of Fire Station 18 Source: LAFD Photo Album Collection 1910 ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  6. History of Fire Station 18 Engine Company No. 18Circa 1920 ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  7. History of Fire Station 18 Engine Company 18, circa 1927 ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  8. History of Fire Station 18 SOURCE: LAFD Photo Album Collection (Howley Collection)June 25, 1939 ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  9. History of Fire Station 18 SOURCE: LAFD Photo Collection ** Photo obtained from LAFIRE.COM

  10. History of Fire Station 18 Engine Company No. 18 in 1977 Decommissioned and in disrepair ** Photo obtained from LAPL.ORG

  11. New Era for 18 • Declared an historic/cultural landmark by City of Los Angeles in March, 1988. • Added to National Register of Historic Places (Department of the Interior) in 1982. • Acquired by the Community Redevelopment Agency in the mid-1980s. • Renovated and leased for use as an art education center for inner city children until 2003.

  12. Fire Station 18 Today Engine Company No. 18 in July, 2004 Following alley clean-up by Street Services/Clean and Green ** Photo taken by neighboring resident

  13. Future of Fire Station 18 • Engine Company 18 has served the community for the last century, first as a fire station, then as the location of an arts education program for inner-city children. • The surrounding residents and stakeholders alike wish to see this historic location continue its service to the community as a meeting center for the many worthwhile neighborhood civic organizations, and would welcome the opportunity to explore other community uses for the facilities, such as a computer center.

  14. Community Cornerstone • Engine Company 18 is more than just a piece of City property – it is a part of local history. • Designed by noted architect John Parkinson, the building itself is an architectural treasure from one of the most important contributors to the Los Angeles skyline and cityscape. • As a remnant of a bygone era, Engine Company 18 was the last fire station to employ horse-drawn water wagons and is an icon of the early days of fire fighting and civic service in Los Angeles.

  15. Service Not Forgotten… • Although the property has been vacant for over two years, the community has actively and continuously lobbied for renewed access and sustained use of the historic fire station as a local treasure and testament to the storied history of the West Adams/Exposition Park area. • On August 17, 2005, the general community had its first opportunity to interact directly with the CRA and members of Council District 8 staff regarding our hopes for the future of Engine Company 18 – with a resounding and unified voice, every participating stakeholder articulated: • 1) the community’s opposition to a residential use for the historic structure, and, • 2) the community’s need to maintain the property in service to the community it represents.

  16. How Can You Help? • Call and email our elected officials and community representatives and let them know we DO NOT WANT Engine Company 18 converted to residential use! • Councilman Bernard Parks (213-473-7008) (parks@council.lacity.org) • Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa(213-978-0600) (mayor@lacity.org) • The Community Redevelopment Agency(323-290-2800) (dhemer@cra.lacity.org) • Sign the Petition! Tell your neighbors! VOTE IN THE NEXT ELECTION!

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