Ruston Central Fire Station | |
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Location | 200 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana |
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Coordinates | 32°31′45″N92°38′11″W / 32.52924°N 92.63651°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1926 |
NRHP reference No. | 92001340 [1] |
Added to NRHP | October 8, 1992 |
The Ruston Central Fire Station is a historic fire station located at 200 East Mississippi Avenue in Ruston, Louisiana, United States.
Originally built in 1926, the two-story stucco over concrete structure was expanded in 1945 with the addition of a one-story side wing which did not alter its overall style and look. [2] [3]
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1992. [1]
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