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Engine House No. 11 (Tacoma, Washington)

Coordinates: 47°13′23″N 122°25′11″W / 47.22306°N 122.41972°W / 47.22306; -122.41972 (Engine House No. 11)
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Engine House No. 11
Engine House No. 11 (Tacoma, Washington) is located in Washington (state)
Engine House No. 11 (Tacoma, Washington)
Location3802 McKinley Ave., Tacoma, Washington
Coordinates47°13′23″N 122°25′11″W / 47.22306°N 122.41972°W / 47.22306; -122.41972 (Engine House No. 11)
Arealess than one acre
Built1909
Built byC.A. Opperman, contractor
ArchitectCity Engineer`s Office
MPSHistoric Fire Stations of Tacoma, Washington TR
NRHP reference No.86000965[1]
Added to NRHPMay 2, 1986

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.[1]

It has a flared gable roof.[2]

In 1985, it was still an active fire station.[2]

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Mark L. Brack (July 15, 1985). "State of Washington Historic Property Inventory: Engine House No. 11 / Fire Station No. 11". National Park Service. Retrieved October 19, 2018. With accompanying photo from 1985