Fire House 13, 600 S. Broadway Ave.

The South Denver Fire Department was organized in early 1891 and bids for a “Hose House” at Broadway and Center were announced in the Rocky Mountain News in July of that same year.  Construction of this building was completed sometime in 1891, and the building officially became House No. 1 for the town of South Denver, serving in that capacity until the town was annexed to Denver in 1894. The Denver Evening Post even posted a story on the station receiving a library in 1900, a boast among firemen in the city. The former hose house officially became Fire Station No. 13 for the Denver Fire Department and served in that capacity until 1978. 

Currently under private ownership, this little firehouse is a gem facing Broadway among a mix of new buildings and old. A photograph from 1916 shows how much integrity the historic fire station has; changes have been minimal and it has been well cared for! The building currently serves as leasable office space, meaning the former firehouse remains occupied and in good shape. 

Action

Building owner Lee Weinstein, who purchased the property at auction in 1982, nominated the building to 50 Actions for 50 Places. Weinstein requested resources, technical information, and contractor referrals for window maintenance — a service that Historic Denver is happy to provide, both for 50 Actions sites, but also to all of our members. This action will ensure that the building continues to be a well-maintained piece of Denver history.