National Register of Historic Places

Fire Station No. 23

Seattle, King County, Washington
Listed
September 9, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000874

About this property

Fire Station No. 23 is a former fire station located in the Central District of Seattle, Washington listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was remodeled as the Cherry Hill Community Center in 1970, and served as the headquarters of Centerstone (formerly the Central Area Motivational Program, or CAMP). It was again renamed in 2018 to Byrd Barr Place. This was done to honor local US civil rights leader Roberta Byrd Barr, who is cited as strong supporter of CAMP's efforts since the 1960s. The location currently offers community support to the surrounding Seattle area, including housing assistance, tackling food insecurity, and bringing the community together to advocate for its needs. Byrd Barr Place seeks to support Black Washington residents within Seattle's Central District in particular, with the end goal of bettering the state of Washington collectively.

Location

18th Ave. and Columbia St.
Seattle, King County, Washington
47.60871, -122.30846

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Puget Sound War — Battle of Seattle (January 26, 1856)
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1.1 mi
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When was Fire Station No. 23 listed on the National Register?

Fire Station No. 23 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Fire Station No. 23?

Fire Station No. 23 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fire Station No. 23?

The period of significance for Fire Station No. 23 is recorded as the industrial era.

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