- City:
- Manteo, NC
- Site Type:
- Civic Facilities, Military and Public Safety, Firehouses
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1941
- Completed:
- 1942
Description
The Manteo Fire Station was constructed with the assistance of WPA funds. The remaining money was raised locally by the Manteo Fire Department, which organized a series of dances. The downstairs was used to house fire equipment while the upstairs served as town hall. The building was remodeled in 1977 when it received its Tudor makeover.
The Fire Department has since moved to another location, and this building is now privately owned.
Source notes
Roanoke Island Fire Department Organized 42 Years Ago, Coastland Times, Manteo, NC 10/12/1972 Manteo Dedicates WPA Built Municipal Building, News and Observer, Raleigh, NC 4/26/1942Site originally submitted by Sarah Downing on June 29, 2014.
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Gabriel Milner
Was wondering if building was available for rent for a small business. I grew up in manteo and always admired this spot.
For this, you’ll need to contact the fire dept. directly.