Engine House No. 11 (Tacoma, Washington) Explained

Engine House No. 11
Coordinates:47.2231°N -122.4197°W
Built:1909
Architect:City Engineer`s Office
Builder:C.A. Opperman, contractor
Added:May 2, 1986
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Historic Fire Stations of Tacoma, Washington TR
Refnum:86000965

The Engine House No. 11 in Tacoma, Washington, also known as Fire Station No. 11, at 3802 McKinley Ave., was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

It has a flared gable roof.[1]

In 1985, it was still an active fire station.[1]

In popular culture

The facade of this firehouse is the basis for the exterior shots of the firehouse on the television series Tacoma FD.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=86000965}} State of Washington Historic Property Inventory: Engine House No. 11 / Fire Station No. 11]. National Park Service. Mark L. Brack . July 15, 1985 . October 19, 2018. With