Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House
The Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House is a simple Colonial Revival building completed in 1921 to serve the rapidly growing neighborhood. It features straightforward design focused on function rather than decoration, with space for equipment, firefighters, and community gatherings.
The Cherrydale Fire Department was founded in 1898 and became one of the oldest volunteer services in Arlington County. The station building was completed in 1921 and was the county's first fire house built at a fixed location, funded through brick sales.
The fire house was more than just a workplace for firefighters. It served as a gathering place where residents came together to share stories and celebrate community events like movie showings.
The fire house is located on North Lee Highway and is visible from the street, allowing visitors to view its historic exterior. As an active fire station, the building can be appreciated from outside as you pass by, giving a sense of its role in the community.
The building was constructed through an unusual fundraising model where individual residents bought bricks to support construction. Notably, President Woodrow Wilson and his wife purchased bricks during a community fundraising campaign, showing how deeply invested the neighborhood was in the project.
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