- City:
- San Diego, CA
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, Firehouses
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Marked:
- Yes
Description
From the archive photo descriptions of this WPA built station:
“The fire station was a new construction project, building forms, placing reinforced steel and pouring concrete. The ground floor of the building measures 50×85 feet. The main part of the building is 34 feet high with a tower rising to 70 feet. This is a two-company station with one hose truck and one hook and ladder truck. Dormitory accommodations provide for eight firemen.”
Site Details
Federal Cost | Total Cost |
---|---|
$22,000.00 | $33,000.00 |
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