Neighborhoods
We Heart History: Seattle
We took a deeper look at a Seattle’s unique architectural history. Here is a selection of our favorites.
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[caption] => Coliseum Theater - Upon opening in 1916, the Coliseum was Seattle’s first theater specifically built to show movies and was billed as “the world’s largest and finest photoplay palace.” Designed by B. Marcus Priteca, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as being an official Seattle landmark.
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[caption] => Edith Macefield House - Coming in at just over 110 years old, this Ballard, Seattle house belonged to the late Edith Macefield. In 2006, she famously turned down a developer’s offer of $1,000,000, forcing them to build around it. It is often referred to as the “Up House” after the Disney/Pixar movie with a similar story.
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[caption] => Egan House - Designed by architect Robert Reichert in 1958, the Egan House is an example of expressive modernism and is well known for its triangular exterior. Named for its original owner and located in Capitol Hill, it was designated a Seattle landmark in 2010.
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[caption] => Hat ‘n’ Boots - Originally a popular gas station located in the south part of Seattle, the large hat was the station office and the boots were Cowboys and Cowgirls bathrooms. After falling on disrepair, Seattle city officials paid for it to be transported and renovated to a new home in Oxbow Park.
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[caption] => Pioneer Building - Located in historic Pioneer Square, this 94-foot tall structure was designed by William E. Boone as a mix of Victorian and Romanesque Revival styles. During Prohibition it was Seattle’s first speakeasy and today it’s listed as a National Historic Landmark.
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[caption] => The Seattle Brewing and Malting Company - Built in Georgetown in 1883, it was home to the Seattle Brewing and Malting Company. It became known as a “cathedral to brewing” and at one point was the sixth largest brewery in the world. After being purchased much later, the brewery became Rainier Beer.
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[caption] => Smith Tower - Built in 1914 and located in Pioneer Square, it’s the oldest skyscraper in Seattle and was the tallest on the West Coast until the Space Needle was built. It’s an example of neoclassical architecture and is crowned by an observatory that offers a 360° view of Seattle, along with a speakeasy-style bar.
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[caption] => Van de Kamp’s Bakery - A Queen Anne Hill outpost of the Los Angeles based bakery chain, this windmill-themed building had its fresh doughnuts, breads and cakes visible in the windows.
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[caption] => Yesler Building - A renaissance revival-style government building built in 1909, it has been known as the Seattle Municipal Building and the Seattle Public Safety Building. It is currently home to many King County agencies. This triangular shaped building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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