Houston Fire Station No. 7, Houston

Name: Houston Fire Station No. 7
Address: Houston, United States

#212 among attractions in Houston

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Houston Fire Station No. 7 is a historic fire station located at 2403 Milam Street in Houston, Texas. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1986. The fire station was built in 1898 and opened the next year as the first paid station in Houston. It was active until a replacement was built 1969. The building has been used as the Houston Fire Museum after a renovation, started in 1980. ()

Coordinates: 29°44'51"N, 95°22'29"W

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South Central Houston (Midtown)Houston United States

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Houston Fire Station No. 7 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Toyota Center, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Eagle Houston.

1.1 miNE
Nightlife
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Houston
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Houston, the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is a haven for beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike. Located within the historic S.H. Kress & Co. Building, this iconic pub boasts a diverse selection of craft beers, with over 200 different...
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Toyota Center, Houston
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Houston, the Toyota Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment venue in the United States. Opened in October 2003, this state-of-the-art arena is home to the Houston Rockets, the city's cherished NBA team, and has become a...
0.4 miNE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston
11 min walk • The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a prominent spiritual landmark nestled in the heart of Houston, Texas. This magnificent church serves as a co-cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and stands as a testament to the vibrant faith...
0.8 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Eagle Houston, Houston
22 min walk • Eagle Houston is a prominent venue within the vibrant city of Houston, United States, known for being a central hub for the LGBTQ community. Established as a leather bar, it has evolved into a space that welcomes a diverse crowd while maintaining its roots in the...
0.8 miN
Museum, Postmodern architecture
Heritage Plaza, Houston
21 min walk • Heritage Plaza is a postmodern skyscraper located in the Skyline District of downtown Houston, Texas. Standing at 762 feet, the tower is the 5th-tallest building in Houston, the 8th-tallest in Texas, and the 60th-tallest in the United States.
0.9 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Montrose Mining Company, Houston
24 min walk • Montrose Mining Company is a gay bar in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston, Texas, United States. Having opened in March 1978, it is the oldest gay bar in Houston since the closing of EJ's in June 2014. Although it mainly caters to the leather and Levi's subcultures, it is regularly attended by all members of the LGBT community.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston
27 min walk • The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts is a theater in Houston, Texas, United States. Opened to the public in 2002, the theater is located downtown on the edge of the Houston Theater District. Hobby Center features 60-foot-high glass walls with views of Houston's skyscrapers, Tranquility Park and Houston City Hall.
1.1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Jones Hall, Houston
29 min walk • The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and Society for the Performing Arts.
~10 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Houston Fire Museum, Houston
1 min walk • The Houston Fire Museum, also known as the Fire Museum of Houston, is located in the Midtown District of Houston, Texas. The museum contains interactive exhibits and displays featuring antique and modern firefighting paraphernalia.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Charlotte Allen Fountain, Houston
17 min walk • The Charlotte Allen Fountain is a 1912 limestone fountain by an unknown artist, installed in Elizabeth Baldwin Park, Houston, in the U.S. state of Texas.
~1790 ftNE
Tunnel
Houston tunnel system, Houston
9 min walk • The Houston tunnel system is a network of subterranean, climate-controlled, pedestrian walkways that links 95 full city blocks 20 feet below Houston's downtown streets. It is approximately six miles long. There are similar systems in Chicago, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Montreal, and Toronto.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Houston Fire Station No. 7?

Nearby attractions include Houston Fire Museum, Houston (1 min walk), Bagby Park, Houston (8 min walk), Houston tunnel system, Houston (9 min walk), Cullen Center, Houston (11 min walk).

How to get to Houston Fire Station No. 7 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houston Fire Station No. 7:

Light rail

McGowen • Lines: Red (4 min walk)
Downtown Transit Center • Lines: Red (9 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Bus Lines (6 min walk)
FlixBus Houston • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2240, 2271 (7 min walk)