Old TFD fire station set to go on the market

TULSA - 43 prospective buyers have expressed interest in the old fire station at 14th and south Trenton Avenue, near Cherry Street.

The 1925 building has historic charm with its red brick and midtown flair.

"We're hopeful to redevelop the property into something that kind of preserves its unique character," said Mike Bunney, Tulsa's Economic Development Director.

After it closed as a fire station, public works employees used the building.

They moved out more than eight months ago, and now it's about to be on the market for $142,000.

Realtor Peter Parker thinks it will go fast.

"Someone will probably use it as a single family residence, bachelor pad if you would, possibly an office, with someone living in the back," said Bunney.

While there's talk of making it a place to live, other interested parties have discussed turning it into commercial use, even an art museum.

Whatever becomes of the historic station, its charm is something Bunney hopes never goes away.

"It's a great view, a great neighborhood. It's a great place," said Bunney.

Before this building can actually go on the market, councilors must decide that it's no longer needed for city use.

They're set to do that at Thursday night's meeting.

Bunney says the council hopes to have the building sold in six months.