Central Fire Station - Ada, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 34° 46.385 W 096° 40.721
14S E 712427 N 3850334
Construction of the Central Fire Station was a project of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works, later renamed the Public Works Administration (PWA).
Waymark Code: WMRZAH
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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Central Fire Station is one of two fire stations in the city of Ada, with a population of 17,000. This is a two-story stone block building with four overhead door vehicle bays facing East. The second floor has a series of 8-over-8 casement windows. The tall hose tower is located on the south side of the building.

A bronze plaque on the building reads:

Central Fire Station
Federal Emergency Administration
of Public Works

for
City of Ada, Oklahoma
Bill Crawford, Mayor
J.H. Aryor
Commissioner of Public Works and Property
Albert Chamberlain
Commissioner of Accounting and Finance
Robert F. Ferguson / Geo. G. Toler
Architect / Consulting Engineer
Arney Harbert
Contractor

A date is not shown, however the Administration was active from 1935-1944.

Project type: Government building (non-park)

Date built or created: Not shown

City: Ada, OK

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

Location: Not listed

Website for additional information: Not listed

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