| Marker Number |
10694 |
| Atlas Number |
5201010694 |
| Marker Title |
Houston Fire Station No. 7 |
| Index Entry |
Houston Fire Station No. 7 |
| Address |
2403 Milam St. |
| City |
Houston |
| County |
Harris |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
270132 |
| UTM Northing |
3293136 |
| Subject Codes |
fire and fire departments; design and construction; institutional buildings |
| Marker Year |
1988 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Houston's oldest fire house, this building was designed by Olle J. Lorehn (c. 1864-1939) and was completed in January 1899. The two-story brick structure features rusticated stone details, a five-bay front with central arched entry flanked by two apparatus bay entries, and unique parapet details. Updated in the 1920s to change from horse-drawn to motorized equipment, the station remained in active service until 1968. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988 |
