Engine Co. No. 27
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Why it's listed
Engine Co. No. 27 is a two-story, L-shaped fire station of hard-fired brick at the corner of Cahuenga Boulevard and De Longpre Avenue in Hollywood. Completed in 1930 to designs by city architect P. K. Schabarum, it was described at the time as the largest firestation west of the Mississippi. Its Italian Renaissance Revival features include a rusticated first story with three arches, terra cotta friezes, and a tile hipped roof. Inside are a pressed tin coffered ceiling, brass firepoles, and upstairs living quarters. The company it houses began as Hose Co. #7 after Hollywood's 1910 annexation to Los Angeles, and became Engine Co. #27 in 1913. Local leaders lobbied to place the new station on this site. It was dedicated in March 1931, remains in active use, and has survived without noticeable alteration. The City's Cultural Heritage Board designated it a landmark in 1976.
Significance in brief: It was proclaimed the largest firestation west of the Mississippi when built and is the permanent home of Los Angeles' oldest motorized hose company. It is a local example of Italian Renaissance Revival architecture adapted for public service. It also anchors a small civic center near Hollywood's historic commercial core.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85002559, listed September 24, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Listed | September 24, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002559 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (specific date 1930) |
| Architect / builder | P. K. Schabarum |
| Architectural style | Italian Renaissance Revival |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Excellent condition, unaltered, and still an active fire station. |
| Acreage | 0.6 |
| Coordinates | 34.09590, -118.32981 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85002559.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q11237612
- This listing as JSON
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