It was built in 1924 in the bungalow style prevalent in Virginia Highland, and is considered a neighborhood landmark.

The fire station provides a number of additional community services such as a car-seat installations and safety checks, blood-pressure monitoring, safe shelter for women in need, and a monthly storytime for children.

Subdivisions were built in Virginia Highland starting in 1909, with most completed by 1926.

In September and October 1924 the city and county appropriated funds for the $28,000 project.

There is termite damage to the staircase, there are holes in the ceiling, and water collects on the floor of the garage due to lack of a drain.