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13 East Church Avenue . Roanoke
Built in 1906, modeled after Philadelphia's Independance Hall, Fire Station No. 1 served as one of the longest continuously running fire stations in the state of Virginia running from 1907 through 2007. For more info, CLICK HERE
Linking to Roan's Rubbish Tuesday
13 East Church Avenue . Roanoke
Built in 1906, modeled after Philadelphia's Independance Hall, Fire Station No. 1 served as one of the longest continuously running fire stations in the state of Virginia running from 1907 through 2007. For more info, CLICK HERE
Linking to Roan's Rubbish Tuesday
I've noticed that we have a number of these historic fire stations around the Commonwealth.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very imposing building!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grant old fire station!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! Just don't see many fire stations that are that interesting.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely, stately building. The doors are so narrow too. We have a few old stations like this that have now become Coffee Houses!
ReplyDeleteNone of the fire stations in Texas ever looked like this.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope this is never destroyed. What a special historical building.
ReplyDeleteneat building!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful old building. So glad that is still in use even if not as a fire station. It has been very well cared for!
ReplyDeletePicturesque and unusual!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a church! It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, I will put this on my list to see on my next trip. I love the top, it is shaped like a bell!!!
ReplyDeleteIt has a lot of character!
ReplyDeleteMy truck today might not fit through those doors. Hahahaha
ReplyDeleteWow....that is quite a historical building!
ReplyDeleteWe have an old brick station very similar to this except ours is Station 3!
ReplyDeleteI love red brick buildings. Wouldn't have guessed it was a fire station at one time.
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty one!
ReplyDeleteLooks quite regal!
ReplyDeleteVery classic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful building. I love old fire stations.
ReplyDeleteGood that it's still standing and open to the public!
ReplyDeleteI missed Rubbish Tues this week....great fire station!
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