The second floor provided dormitory space for the firefighters. The tower was designed so the fire hoses could be hung to dry. The words “Fire King” were displayed on the tower above the door. References Fire stations completed in 1877 1877 establishments in Iowa Italianate architecture in Iowa Buildings and structures in Davenport, Iowa Fire stations on the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa Defunct fire stations in Iowa National Register of Historic Places in Davenport, Iowa Davenport Register of Historic Properties Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in Iowa