Number 4 Hook and Ladder Company
Also known as: Oak Lawn Fire Station; Fire Station No. 11
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Why it's listed
Built in 1909 at Cedar Springs Road and Reagan Street, this two-story fire station was the first suburban fire station in Dallas, created as the Oak Lawn area grew rapidly and needed city protection. Architect Herbert M. Greene gave it a square plan, a low hip roof with deep eaves, and a Mission-style gable with stone coping and sculpture. Ornamental stonework is set into unusual gray brick, and the design reflects Prairie style influence. It is one of only two prototypical stations left in the city. Alterations have been modest: a large door was cut in the front to fit a snorkel unit, and the office was moved to the rear. Five firemen's poles remain, though only one is still brass, and traces of horse stalls and a hay loft recall the horse-drawn era. The station has long served as a landmark for the Oak Lawn community and the Cedar Springs streetscape.
Significance in brief: It was Dallas' first "suburban" fire station and is one of only two prototypical stations remaining in the city. It is a good example of Prairie School architecture with Mission Style embellishments, and one of the last Prairie School public buildings in Dallas. It serves as a visual landmark and focal point for the Oak Lawn community.
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 81000627, listed May 4, 1981. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Cedar Springs Rd. and Reagan St., Dallas |
|---|---|
| County | Dallas County |
| Listed | May 4, 1981 |
| Reference number | 81000627 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Herbert M. Greene |
| Architectural style | American Prairie School with Mission Style embellishments |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and occupied, with minimal alterations. The city planned to build a new station behind it and sell the old station for reuse after completion, anticipated in August 1983. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 32.80986, -96.80906 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 81000627.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q60752794
- This listing as JSON
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