Engine House No. 18, Los Angeles
historic place
Engine House No. 18 is a historic place located in Los Angeles, California. This building was erected by the City of Los Angeles in 1904. It was designed in the Mission Revival style by architect John Parkinson, who also designed Los Angeles City Hall and Union Station. The station served as an active firehouse. It temporarily closed in 1915 due to budget cutbacks. Engine House No. 18 re-opened in 1920 and continued operating until 1968. After a period of vacancy, the Community Redevelopment Agency began restoration plans in 1984. In 2011, the Exceptional Children's Foundation purchased the property. Following renovations, it reopened in 2013 as the South L.A. Art Center, serving adults with special needs and the community. Engine House No. 18 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1988. This location represents a significant part of Los Angeles's architectural and civic history.