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

Site of Yesler’s Pavilion

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

1. Site of Yesler's Pavilion Marker

Inscription.
This was the site of Seattle’s first civic and entertainment center. Built by Henry Yesler in 1865, in a corner of his private orchard, the Pavilion hosted town meetings, musicals, and theatrical performances. Remodeled into offices in 1887, it was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1889. The present building was erected in 1907 by James Lowman, Henry Yesler’s nephew.

Erected 1989 by Historic Seattle Museum of History and Industry, Pioneer Square Businesses, and King County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 47° 36.16′ N, 122° 20.028′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. It is on Cherry Street east of 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Cherry Street, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is 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 marker: How Did Fire Forge the City? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Broderick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson D. Boren (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mutual Life Building (about 300 feet away); Merchant’s Cafe (about 400 feet away); What do you need to rush for gold? (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Another marker is no longer nearby. First School in Seattle (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Find a Grave: Henry L. Yesler. (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011

2. Site of Yesler's Pavilion Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance to the Lowman Building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 987 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.