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

Chopard Block

Ballard Avenue Landmark District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

1. Chopard Block Marker

Inscription. The original owner was Louis Chopard, a partner in Chopard and Cosgrove Wholesale and Retail Liquors, who ran his successful business in downtown Seattle. In 1901 Nicholas Theisen purchased this property and maintained ownership until the late 1930s. One of the storefronts was renovated in 1908 to accommodate the Ballard Theater, which was operated for twenty years by pioneer businesswoman S.J. McEntee. She made it a policy to book performers and films that were suitable for even the youngest child. Her theater was modest in scale and she charged only five to ten cents per performance.

Built 1894

This historic marker was funded by a generous donation from
Kathy and John Casey and a grant from the City of Seattle

Erected by Ballard Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Washington, Ballard Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 47° 39.919′ N, 122° 22.904′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It is on Ballard Avenue Northwest, on

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the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5130 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle WA 98107, 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: Theisen Block (here, next to this marker); Owl Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Ballard Livery & Transfer (a few steps from this marker); Cors and Wegener Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Junction Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curtiss Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Palmer Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . .
1. Summary for 5130 Ballard Ave. Details on the building and its past by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. (Submitted on September 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Asset Detail | Ballard Avenue Historic District. National Register of Historic Places inventory-nomination form (PDF) and photographs (PDF) for the district, of which this building is a tertiary contributing structure. (Submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

2. Chopard Block Marker

This marker is on the right, next to the marker for the Theisen Block.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.