Please VOTE YES for Rebuilding the Southshore Fire Station in May election
- Derrith Schmidt
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
What if our Southshore Fire Station was listed by a realtor with a great sense of humor?
New Listing: Southshore Fire Station (Circa 1971) “Vintage charm"
Welcome to one of Lake Oswego’s most frequently visited but rarely toured properties! This iconic 1971-built fire station has been lovingly maintained in its original “time capsule” condition—because, quite frankly, there hasn’t been much choice.
Features include:
Authentic Mid-Century Bathroom Design
Step back in time with a bathroom originally designed exclusively for men—a true nod to the early 70s. Now in 2026, the bathroom needs to be thoughtfully “shared” with today’s diverse firefighting team, because progress doesn’t always come with plumbing updates.
Spa-Inspired Shower Experience
Enjoy the unpredictability of a shower drain that occasionally backs up with sewage. Why settle for ordinary when you can have suspense?
Open-Air Fitness Concept
The workout room predates modern equipment—so the stairmaster gets a prime spot under a skylight. Nothing says “cardio” like dodging sun glare while staying in shape to save lives.
Cozy Vehicle Accommodations
Designed for a simpler era, the garage offers a creative parking challenge for today’s full-size fire engines, rescue boats, and two brush trucks… which, charmingly, don’t quite fit. Think of it as a daily puzzle for highly trained professionals.
Minimalist Decontamination Suite
After responding to hazardous calls—electrical fires, toxic smoke, and more—firefighters enjoy the streamlined experience of… figuring it out. Dedicated decontamination space not included.
Location Perks: Perfectly situated where you’ve likely driven by countless times. But here’s the twist: you’ve probably never been inside—because when you call, the firefighters and paramedics come to you.
Seller’s Note:This property has served the community faithfully for decades. But while the people inside have evolved—highly trained firefighter-paramedics responding to increasingly complex emergencies—the building has not.
Investment Opportunity (Community Edition): A bond measure this May offers the chance for a full rebuild—bringing this essential facility into alignment with modern safety standards, equipment needs, and basic human dignity.
Why? Because "vintage" is a little less charming when it comes to emergency response.
Go for a tour. Visit the website about the rebuild:
Our neighborhoods are all endorsing funding this bond!
Election day is May 19th. Ballots should be mailed during the week of May 11 so the election office can count them before the 19th. Or, dropped off on May 19th at either of LO's designated ballot collection boxes at City Hall and Westlake Park.
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