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1929: Built to Serve
Old Central Firehouse is built by the El Paso architecture firm Trost & Trost, the same firm behind San Angelo's City Hall. It becomes one of the city's first firehouses, built for function, durability, and readiness, right in the heart of downtown.
1976: A New Purpose
After nearly five decades of active service, the fire department relocates. Old Central Firehouse takes on a new role in the community, housing San Angelo's City Recreation Department and Senior Citizens Center through 1998, followed by Healthy Families of San Angelo.
2019: Restored & Reopened
Jody and Michele Babiash restore the building with care and reopen it as Old Central Firehouse Bed & Brew. The San Angelo community fills its walls with meaning, donating helmets, jackets, boots, hydrants, and photographs from firefighters across the region, pieces that still line the halls today.
2026: A Full Remodel, A New Vision
Jennifer and the team remodel the downstairs, converting the pizzeria into a beautiful event space. Every original detail is preserved and rebuilt around a fresh identity bringing the building fully into its next era.
Old Central Firehouse is our invitation to discover San Angelo
Historic, small town charm
We love this city, and we love the people in it even more.
Downtown San Angelo is walkable, welcoming, and full of local shops, restaurants, art, and history, and we want every guest, whether they're from down the street or flying in from Dallas, Austin, or Houston, to fall in love with it the way we have. Old Central Firehouse is our invitation to discover San Angelo, one celebration at a time.
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The Waterlily Lounge
Angry Cactus
BIGA
Miss Hattie's Restaurant
The Mesquite Bean Cafe
Fuentes Cafe Downtown
the Latest Scoop
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> Other Mentions
> Shopping
The Roost Boutique
Revival Boutique
Eggemeyers
Cowboy Up Chocolates
MADSTYLE Vintage
Sassy Fox Boutique, Inc.
The Carriage
Concho Confetti
The Chicken Farm Art Center
> Dine & Drink
> Entertainment
> Other Mentions
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Angelo Axe Throwing
Think In A Box - Escape Room
Glo-N-One (mini-golf)
Ultimate Air Trampoline Park
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> Shopping
> Other Mentions
> Other Mentions
Waterlily Collection
Phat Catz Gaming
Concho Riverwalk
Pop Art Museum
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
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> Shopping
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Meet the Team
Christy
Venue & Suites Manager
Hi, I’m Christy! I’m a Texas Alum who handles marketing and helps coordinate events at the Old Central Firehouse. You’ll usually find me with a matcha in hand, thinking a few steps ahead and making sure all the little details fall into place. I’m definitely a Type A planner, but in the best way—I love making the process feel easy and stress-free so you can actually enjoy your event.
Jennifer Stang
Managing Owner
Hi, I'm Jennifer! Owning a firehouse has always been a dream of mine — and bringing this historic space to life has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I believe that life's moments, big and small, deserve to be celebrated, and there's nothing I love more than creating a place where people can come together to do just that.
Whether it's a wedding, a special gathering, or a milestone worth marking, it's an honor to be part of the memories made here.
Ready to plan your San Angelo weekend?
Tell us what you are celebrating and we will confirm availability, next steps, and the best booking option for your group.
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