African American Firefighters Museum

Firefighting Through the Ages

Description

This museum houses a collection of memorabilia that shares the story of L.A.'s early African American firefighters. During the years of segregation in the city (roughly 1920s to 1950s), African American firefighters had to be housed in a separate station than white firefighters, and this building was one of the two in the city. Some of the items displayed at the museum include uniforms, helmets, photos, a hose wagon from 1890, and other authentic equipment. The building itself is something to see, as it's been restored to its design when first built, complete with the original floor tiles, fire poles, and kitchen.