May 10, 2007

Museum at Old 36s Profiled

This week, the online publication ThatsCrispy is featuring Old Museum 36 in San Pedro. This is the second of two museums managed by the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society.

Although the video feature was produced when Old 36s opened several years ago, it is still fun to see and provides some insight into the wealth of history that exists in the harbor area. There is also a tremendous amount of LAFD history in the San Pedro area. Check out the story.

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September 28, 2005

Old Fire Station 36

Fire Station 36 was opened on September 29, 1928 and cost the city $65,000. It was part of a larger structure that was one of the most expensive built to that date with a total cost exceeding $600,000. It served the San Pedro area of Los Angeles until July 1, 1972, when it was closed as part of cost-cutting measures.

Today, Old Fire Station 36 is the "south bay" museum location for the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society. It is located in a vibrant and interesting part of Los Angeles. Fire Station 112 is across the street, along with Fire Boat 2. The old fireboat - the Ralph J. Scott, sits in dry dock behind the station.

This section of the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society Website will focus on firefighting in the harbor area, the history of specific apparatus, and shipboard firefighting techniques. If you get a chance, please come down and visit the museum. It is open every weekend except Christmas and New Year's Day.

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