Plan your visit
- Recorded location
- 1212 South Blvd., Charlotte
- Official information
- Open the official source →
A historic designation or address does not establish public entry, tours or visitor parking. Confirm access with the property or visitor organization.
| Recorded address | 1212 South Blvd., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| National Register | ref 80002886, listed 1980-10-22 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
Names and addresses in the source records
These records describe the same property. Addresses and names are retained as recorded; a designation record does not establish current visitor access.
- Fire Station No. 2 — 1212 South Blvd. · source record
- Charlotte Fire Station 2 — 1212 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 · source record
What we established, and from where
Construction of the station began on 7 January 1909.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The balanced front facade features matching high arched brick openings.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The original sliding doors were replaced with wood roll-up overhead doors when motorised equipment arrived.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The ground equipment floor is concrete scored to resemble cobblestone.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The nomination records that Charlotte's other stations of the era had all been demolished.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The building was deeded to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fire Museum, Inc., a non-profit corporation.
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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