| Address | 420 W. 5th St., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Architectural style | Early Commercial |
| National Register | ref 16000879, listed 2016-12-20 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
Fire Station No. 4 was built in 1925-1926.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
A central cast-stone panel on the parapet is painted with the fire station name.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
Projecting concrete bumpers sit at the base of each truck door opening.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The station became obsolete in 1972, its bays no longer large enough for newer apparatus.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The building housed the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Museum from 2002 to 2009.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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Where this comes up
Other Early Commercial buildings on the register
- Carolina Transfer and Storage Company Building, (Former)
- Pineville Commercial Historic District
- Union Storage and Warehouse Company Building