Lorain Fire Station No. 1 | |
| | |
| Location | 605 W. Fourth St., Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°28′00″N82°10′47″W / 41.46667°N 82.17972°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Hamilton E. Ford |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001374 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 20, 1987 |
The Lorain Fire Station No. 1, at 605 W. Fourth St. in Lorain, Ohio. It served Lorain as a fire station for over 60 years. It was built after a fire killed four persons, including a woman and two children., [2] It was built in 1912 in the Colonial Revival style so as to blend into the primarily residential neighborhood. The building was heavily damaged but survived the 1924 Lorain tornado. [3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. [1] Today the building serves as the City of Lorain's Treasurer's Office. [4]