Engine House No. 8 (Tacoma, Washington)

The Engine House No. 8 in Tacoma, Washington, which has also been known as Fire Station No. 8, was built in 1909. Located at 4301 S. L St., it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1]

Engine House No. 8
Engine House No. 8 (Tacoma, Washington) is located in Washington (state)
Engine House No. 8 (Tacoma, Washington)
Engine House No. 8 (Tacoma, Washington) is located in the United States
Engine House No. 8 (Tacoma, Washington)
Location4301 S. L St., Tacoma, Washington
Coordinates47°13′06″N 122°26′52″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1909
Built byJohn Huntington, contractor
ArchitectCity Engineer`s Office
MPSHistoric Fire Stations of Tacoma, Washington TR
NRHP reference No.86000968[1]
Added to NRHPMay 2, 1986

It was designed to be compatible with its residential neighborhood: "The fire station possesses a distinctly domestic scale that seeks to harmonize the building with its residential neighbors. Its blocky mass, together with its flared gable roof, wide eaves and knee braces imitate the form of Craftsman style "chalets" that were a very popular residential type in Tacoma at this time."[2]

This station was replaced in 2006 with a larger facility, and is now a private residence.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Mark L. Brack (July 15, 1985). "State of Washington Historic Property Inventory: Engine House No. 8 / Fire Station No. 8". National Park Service. Retrieved October 19, 2018. With accompanying photo from 1985


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