Historic, all-Black fire station in Five Points earns recognition

• Between 1931 and 1957, firefighters at the segregated station had little room for advancing within the department's ranks. It was integrated in 1958.

State of play: The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in July, and on Tuesday the Denver City Council will present a proclamation to commemorate its inclusion.

Context: The single-bay firehouse isn't just culturally significant, it's aesthetically compelling, designed in the Spanish Bungalow style — unique for a Denver Fire Department building.

• Its motto is the "Pride of the Points."

What they're saying: "Fire Station No. 3 is a beautiful building that is a testament to the bravery and community leadership of the all-Black firefighting crew with decades of service," Dawn DiPrince, president and CEO of History Colorado, said in a statement.