1001 Senate Street
1001 Senate StreetFormer Columbia Central Fire Station
From its completion in 1951 until its closing in 1994, this former fire-fighting facility boasted the latest in technology while being strategically situated to respond to downtown fires. Architecturally, the headquarters and its neighboring circa-1953 fire tower (shown here during a training exercise) incorporate tenets of both the Art Deco and International styles, resulting in a unique municipal facility.