Renton Fire Station No. 1 — Renton, WA
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Dunbar Loop
N 47° 28.805 W 122° 12.192
10T E 560032 N 5258823
An Art Deco Moderne fire hall in Renton has graced the community from 1942. Since 1978 it has become the city's museum.
Waymark Code: WM11F92
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2019
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The elegant lines of Renton Fire Station No. 1 served as the city's main fire hall from 1942 until 1978. Its heritage is interesting as it was one of the last Works Program Administration's projects for revitalizing America from the the economic devastation of 1930s.
Today it continues to serve Renton as the city's museum.
Current Use: Renton History Museum
Year Originally Built: 1942
Year Retired: 1978
Is it open to the public?: Yes
Location: Renton, Washington
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You must actually visit the building to post a log. Post your own, current photo of the converted firehouse as proof of your visit. It can't be the exact same photo that is on the waymark page.
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