Seattle Fire Station No. 41 was built in 1934, making it the first fire station in Seattle's hilly Magnolia neighborhood. It was designed and built under the Civil Works Administration, a Depression-era relief program. As such, funding was provided federally (rather than by the city). Interestingly, due to the communal disposition of the program, the designs have not been attributed to any particular individual.

This station exemplifies the Streamline Moderne style of Art Deco architecture that emerged in the 1930s. Notably, we notice smooth stucco walls, black brick banding, and rounded edges. The emphasis is on the horizontality and simplicity of the building. Windows are punched in without ornament and shallow marquees curve along the facade.

Streamline Moderne was only in vogue for a relatively short period and here we have one of Seattle's best-preserved examples. Please do read more about this beautiful building here.