Fire Station 72 Photo Gallery

The Fire Houses

Volunteer Company Owensmouth
7224 Remmet, San Fernando Valley

7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park (built 1931)
6811 De Soto Avenue, Canoga Park

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January 1, 1933
June 29, 1978 - Present

Engine Company No. 72
7248 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park

Circe 1935

Date Opened	January 1, 1933
Land Cost	$ 1,500.
Building Cost	$23,098.
Sq.Ft.	Main bldg: 3,662 Kitchen & Storage: 1,250 Total: 4,912
Sq.Ft. Site 125'x50'	6,250
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Telephone number	V-672

Station built in 1931 but not opened until 1933 due to manpower shortage.

Source: LAFD Photo Album Collection

Engine Company No. 72
7248 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park

October 29, 1939
"B" Platoon

Captain E. S. Shiveley
R. J. McLaughlin
J. L. Stringer
E. H. Newmyer