Downtown Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Colman Dock
Historical Point of Interest
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012
1. Colman Dock Marker
Colman Dock was built on this site by J. M. Colman in 1909. This dock was center of ferry boat activity on Puget Sound. Seattle Ferry Terminal dedicated May 18, 1966, National Maritime Day - 1966
Erected 1966 by Yukon Club & Propeller Club - Port of Seattle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1966.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 47° 36.165′ N, 122° 20.265′ W. Marker was in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It was in Downtown Seattle. It was on Alaskan Way (Washington Route 519), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Seattle WA 98104, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Washington’s Puget Sound Region. It was also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it was in North America, in the Cascade Range, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Seattles First Pier (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856 (about 600 feet away); Chun Ching Hock (about 700 feet away); Pioneer Square Hotel (about 700 feet away); What was Yeslers Way? / How did a parking garage spark a preservation movement?
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Other markers no longer nearby. Steamer Idaho Wreckage (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed); First School in Seattle (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This marker, along with a number of other historical markers, were removed during the major "Waterfront Seattle" reconstruction project, which included replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct and seawall with a new park. The project began in 2013 with the seawall construction and tunnel boring. While significant portions opened throughout the early 2020s, the main, comprehensive transformation wasn't officially completed until 2025. It is not known if any of the removed markers were relocated elsewhere or will remain permanently removed.
Regarding Colman Dock. HistoryLink.org provides additional history: Colman built the original Colman Dock (now Pier
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012
2. Colman Dock Marker
Also see . . . History of James Murray Colman. (Submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, December 30, 2012
3. Colman Dock Marker
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 20, 2026
4. Missing marker location
A view of the new Seattle Ferry Terminal where the historical marker was located. The marker has been permanently removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on February 25, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 4. submitted on February 23, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
