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

Scandinavian-American Bank

Ballard Avenue Landmark District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

1. Scandinavian-American Bank Marker

Inscription. For over two decades the Ballard branch of the Scandinavian-American Bank operated out of this Second Empire Baroque structure, which was built in 1902. Originally incorporated in 1892, the bank's main branch was located in Seattle and boasted of a total capital listed of $75,000. This 1925 photograph shows the Canal Bank, which succeeded the Scandinavian-American Bank when it closed amid scandal in the early 1920s.

Built 1902

This historic marker was funded by 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 • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans, and the Washington, Ballard Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 47° 39.992′ N, 122° 22.985′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It is at the intersection of NW Vernon Place and Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west on NW Vernon Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5300 Ballard Avenue NW,

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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: Matthes Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Kutzner Block (within shouting distance of this marker); White Front and St. Paul Saloons (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher Building (within shouting distance of this marker); G.B. Sanborn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curtiss Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Junction Building (about 300 feet away); Fremont Saloon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . .
1. Summary for 5300 Ballard Ave. Details about the building and its past

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

2. Scandinavian-American Bank Marker

Marker is on the building's right side.

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.)

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 1,048 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.