1909 - E. Romero Hose and Fire Company - Las Vegas, New Mexico
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BruceS
N 35° 35.588 W 105° 13.527
13S E 479576 N 3938845
Historic former firehouse in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMEAJ4
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2012
Views: 1
The E. Romero Hose and Fire Company at 155 Bridge Street was built in 1909. The two-story brick building is in a World's Fair Classic style. The front of the building has a large folding door to access of fire trucks. The building has a pressed metal cornice in a dentil pattern.
The building was built to serve the local volunteer fire department which was founded in 1882. The building is currently not in use but appears to be well maintained.
The building is a contributing building in the Bridge Street Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Year of construction: 1909
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription:
1882 1909
E. Romero
Hose & Fire Co.
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