Renton Fire Station No. 1 — Renton, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 47° 28.805 W 122° 12.192
10T E 560032 N 5258823
With rounded curved corners, frieze art around the cornice, and a long, streamlined profile Renton Fire Station No. 1 is a clear example of Art Deco Moderne.
Waymark Code: WM11F8Y
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 1

Built in 1942, Renton Fire Station No. 1 met the needs of a growing city at the south end of Lake Washington. Located just to the east end of the main street, this elegant Art Deco Moderne building was also among the last projects to be built under the Works Progress Administration
Style: Art Deco

Structure Type: Government

Architect: Ivan M. Palmaw

Date Built: 1942

Supporting references: Not listed

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