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

Junction Building

Ballard Avenue Landmark District

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

1. Junction Building Marker

Inscription. Built by Seattle saloon owner Stephano Raggio in 1904, the Junction Building originally stood three stories tall with a crenellated turret. Unfortunately, fire destroyed the third floor, requiring its removal. In the early 1900s the ground floor was occupied by the Junction Saloon. A hall was also created here for community events. In 1910 the Crystal Theater opened, entertaining the public with moving pictures and performances until 1915. Initially, the upper levels provided office space for physicians and attorneys, including H.E. Peck, one-time Ballard mayor. In later years this space became home for the Junction Apartments, with a bank on the ground floor.

Built 1904

This historic marker was funded by a generous donation
from John Brian Losh 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 • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Washington, Ballard Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 47° 39.947′ N, 122° 22.938′ W. Marker is in Seattle

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, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. Marker is at the intersection of Ballard Avenue Northwest and 20th Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5200 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle WA 98107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ballard Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Cors and Wegener Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curtiss Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Owl Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Theisen Block (within shouting distance of this marker); White Front and St. Paul Saloons (within shouting distance of this marker); Chopard Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Livery & Transfer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . .
1. Summary for 5200 Ballard Ave. Details on the building and its past by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. (Submitted on September 10, 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 primary 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. Junction Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.