Wallingford Fire and Police Station
historic place
The Wallingford Fire and Police Station, located in Seattle, Washington, is a historic place with a notable past. This two-story wood-frame building was constructed in 1913. It was designed by architect Daniel Riggs Huntington. Originally, the building served a dual purpose, housing Seattle Fire Department's Station Number 11 and Seattle Police Department's Station Number 6. This joint fire and police station was one of only two such facilities built in Seattle. In 1921, the station underwent modifications to accommodate motorized equipment, replacing its original horse-drawn apparatus. The fire department eventually relocated in 1965, leaving the police department as the sole occupant. The police forces continued to use the station until 1984. The Wallingford Fire and Police Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It was also designated a Seattle Landmark in the same year. Today, the building houses the 45th Street Clinic, a medical clinic. For a period, it also served as the Wallingford branch of the Seattle Public Library. This structure represents a significant aspect of Seattle's early 20th-century public service infrastructure and the growth of the Wallingford neighborhood.