Pioneer Square in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Grand Central Hotel

1889

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

1. Grand Central Hotel Marker

Inscription. Originally known as the Squire-Latimer Building, this structure served as office space until 1897. At that time the influx of miners on their way to the Klondike Gold Rush brought about its conversion to the Grand Central Hotel. After years of decline, the building was restored in 1973. Site of Squire Opera House.

Erected by Assistance League of Seattle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 47° 36.012′ N, 122° 20.054′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. Marker is on South 1st Avenue north of South Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 South 1st Avenue, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Earl Layman Street Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Square Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Information Booth (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith and Squire Buildings (about 300 feet away); Maynard Building (about 400 feet

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away); Site of the Smaller Fort (about 400 feet away); Schwabacher’s Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

2. Grand Central Hotel Marker

Grand Central Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

3. Grand Central Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.