Summary for 8210 10th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Fire Station #12 |
Common Name: |
South Park Community Service Center |
| Style: |
Other |
Neighborhood: |
South Park |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1919 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). |
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This building is an outstanding early 20th Century fire station with architecture unique in South Park.
It appears that the City of Seattle acquired this property in 1909.
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| Appearance |
| This fomer fire station is a one story, irregularly massed, brick structure. It rests comfortably on a prominent corner in a residential area. It is characterized by Flemish parapets, arched dormers and decorative brick pattern. A prominent paneled garage door is entered off Tenth Avenue. Windows are six over one wooden sash. (Refer to Jim Stevenson's nomination of Station #12 - submitted to Seattle LPB 3/2/1992). |
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Detail for 8210 10th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Brick |
Foundation(s): |
Brick |
| Roof Type(s): |
Gable, Pyramidal |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition |
| Building Type: |
Government - Fire Station |
Plan: |
Irregular |
| Structural System: |
Unknown |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
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Photo collection for 8210 10th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
Photo taken Jun 01, 1991
Photo taken Nov 04, 1979
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