A Full Service Banquet Facility with an Impressive History
Now booking reservations for 2006-2007

The History

The recently restored Palmer Fire School boasts a unique gathering place for Charlotteans. The rubble stone structure was built in the late 1930's during President Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration in an effort to employ people in the midst of the great depression. Then Fire Chief Hendrix Palmer, which the building was named after, lobbied government officials to approve funding for construction of the facility to provide firefighters with the best training facility in the country at that time.

Many firefighters themselves aided in the construction of the building hauling materials from an old tannery on Burton Street and later excavating and finishing two-thirds of the basement. The grounds were also landscaped by firefighters which now boast breath taking magnolias, oaks, and pines. In the thirty plus years the facility acted as a training academy it was also utilized as a social gathering place for dances and barbecues. How appropriate this unique structure be restored to it's full potential and added to the National Historical Registry.

The Present

The Charlotte Firefighter's Association recently purchased this architectural masterpiece and have been gracious enough to restore the facility to it's original ambience. Because of the original design of the structure, the facility can be shared with the community for all types of special events from receptions and business meetings to theatrical performances and ballroom dancing.

Services Offered

The Palmer Building has become a one stop shop for individuals and businesses alike. It now provides banquet and reception accommodations with an impressive historical background to assure conversation your entire event. We offer full service special event coordinating from invitations to sit down gourmet meals, with all the frills you can imagine in between. The facility also boasts a state of the art audio visual system for all of your business needs. Call today for a tour and consultation.

Come enjoy a part of history and support your local non-profit Charlotte Firefighter's Association when planning your next business meeting or special event. Our eager staff will strive to make your visit a pleasant and memorable one.

The Palmer Building
2601 East Seventh St.
Charlotte, NC
704.331.4737
www.thepalmerbuilding.com