Chariton City Hall and Fire Station

Chariton City Hall and Fire Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Location	115 S. Main St. Chariton, Iowa
Coordinates	41°0′50″N 93°18′31″W
Area	Less than one acre
Built	1931
Built by	E.H. Best and Sons
Architect	William L. Perkins
Architectural style	Classical Revival
Part of	Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District (ID14000324)
MPS	Architectural Career of William L. Perkins in Iowa:1917-1957 MPS
NRHP reference No.	06000775
Added to NRHP	September 6, 2006

Chariton City Hall and Fire Station is located in Chariton, Iowa, United States. The combination building was designed by city engineer William L. Perkins, who had become known for designing residential and public buildings. The new facility came about because of the inadequate wood frame facilities they shared, and it was underscored by a fire that destroyed the center section of the south side of the town square in March 1930. While its dedication did not take place until March 1932, the city took possession of the completed facility in December 1931. An addition for the fire department was completed in 1979. While the asymmetrical facade and the recessed limestone surround of the main entrance reflects the Art Deco style that was popular at the time, the building's styling reflects the Neoclassical style. It is primarily found in the pilasters that flank the entrance, and the low relief emblems and festoons on the stone panels. The city hall\fire station was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. In 2014 it was included as a contributing property in the Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District.