Fire Barn 5
Also known as Fire Station 5
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About Fire Barn 5
Fire Barn 5, at 533 St. Charles Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 5, 1991. It was among the first 6 of Elgin’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 157 other Illinois listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 35 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
533 St. Charles Rd., Elgin · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Elgin National Watch Company ObservatoryClassical Revival · 0.4 mi on
9 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Fire Barn 5
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Fire Barn 5
Is Fire Barn 5 on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 5, 1991 (Register number 91001002).
Is Fire Barn 5 a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sam and Ruth Van Sickle Ford House, 19.3 miles away.
Can you visit Fire Barn 5?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Fire Barn 5?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28893224 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.