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Destination Marker #9 - Old Central Fire Station
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Destination Marker #9 - Old Central Fire Station

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Much more than a Fire Station, this site was named McAlpine Center for legendary Fire Chief G.R. McAlpine and comprised the department’s administrative offices and training facilities, in addition to the Fire Station. The Tower for the high-rise fire-fighting and rescue training is still a prominent feature on this site. This marker reads: Old Central Fire Station. Constructed after World War II, this complex was the City’s #1 Fire Station until 1967. In 1982 it was leased to the Arts Council to serve various arts groups. California Avenue was closed in 1985 to create the Festival Plaza for the annual Festival of the Arts.