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Central Fire Station (Muskegon, Michigan)

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building containing 28,000 square feet of space. It is constructed of blonde colored brick and Indiana limestone, and features five large entrance bays, each 11 feet wide, intended for fire trucks. The bays are separated by brick piers with limestone capitals. Decorative limestone panels are located
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The fire station was in use from when it opened until 2007, when the city constructed a replacement building. The city sold the building in 2012 to a developer, who renovated the building into office space.
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Before the construction of this building, Muskegon's main fire station was located in the City Hall on Jefferson Street for nearly 50 years. In 1929, Muskegon commissioned architect Leo J. Heenan of
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to design this building, with the assistance of the local firm of VanderWest and Child. The station was constructed in 1929-30, and opened on October 9, 1930.
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above each entrance, depicting various fire-fighting symbols. The building has a flat roof, penetrated by a hose tower and chimney.
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is a building originally constructed to house a fire station, located at 75 W. Walton Avenue in
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University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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On the interior, the walls are finished with enameled brick and the floors with
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in 1999. The building has been renovated into office space, and is known as the
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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM: Central Fire Station
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List of jails and prisons on the National Register of Historic Places
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National Register of Historic Places in Muskegon County, Michigan
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Central Fire Station (Muskegon, Michigan) is located in Michigan
Central Fire Station (Muskegon, Michigan) is located in the United States
Muskegon, Michigan
43°14′4″N 86°14′44″W / 43.23444°N 86.24556°W / 43.23444; -86.24556
Art Deco
99000341
Muskegon, Michigan
National Register of Historic Places
Pontiac, Michigan
Art Deco
terrazzo


"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service


"See status and plans for Muskegon developments by Jon Rooks, Parkland Properties"


"Fire station to close after 77 years of service"



NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM: Central Fire Station
"uskegon City Commission agrees to sell its vacant central fire station for developer's offices"
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