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

Information Booth

1897- 1977

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

1. Information Booth Marker

Inscription. Dedicated June 16, 1977, the Pioneer Square information booth was constructed from portions of an ornate elevator cab from the Maynard Building. Idle for years, the cab was donated by Strand, Inc., and now continues in service to visitor’s to Pioneer Square and Seattle.

Erected 1977 by Assistance League of Seattle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1949.

Location. 47° 36.01′ N, 122° 19.992′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. Marker is at the intersection of Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street on Occidental Avenue South. This marker is located on the Information Booth in Occidental Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Pioneer Square Historic District (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Smaller Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Earl Layman Street Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Central Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); UPS - Celebrating 100 years of Service

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of United Parcel Service (about 300 feet away); Smith and Squire Buildings (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Information Booth Marker and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

2. Information Booth Marker and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.