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Summary for 6305 NE 74TH ST NE / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: NAS Seattle Building 18 - Firehouse & Garage Common Name:
Style: Art Deco, Modern Neighborhood:
Built By: Year Built: 1936
 
Significance
Built in 1936, Building 18 served as the naval air station’s firehouse. The tall tower was used to dry hoses. The building is currently vacant.
 
Appearance
This, two-story, modern building has an irregular footprint. The overall composition exhibits blocked massing associated with Art Deco stylistic influences. The former firehouse is sited midway along the district’s north/south and east/west axes. Its prominent tall tower is visible from much of the district. A poured concrete foundation supports walls clad with brick and a flat roof with a parapet. A shed roof addition projects from the east side. The north side is defined by five garage bays with roll-up metal doors, while the east side has a wood garage door. Original windows include metal awning types and multi-lite steel sash with cast stone or brick sills. Alterations include the east side addition (erected between 1945 and 1949) and boards over some windows.

Detail for 6305 NE 74TH ST NE / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0

Status:
Classication: Building District Status: NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR
Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Defense - Military facility Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Concrete - Poured No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Military
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Slight
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 6305 NE 74TH ST NE / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0


Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009
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