Adams in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Enquist Block
Ballard Avenue Landmark District
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
1. Enquist Block Marker
In 1898 Swedish merchant tailors Frank and Arthur Enquist opened their first tailor shop down the street in the Swanson Block at 5140 Ballard Avenue. Through their success at that location, they were able to build this classic brick structure in 1906 to house their tailoring business. In 1915 the Enquists opened a hall for public use within the building. In addition to commerce, Frank Enquist was involved in Ballard politics and served as councilman for the Second Ward in 1907. By the 1920s Anderson Furniture and Carpeting had moved into this building and remained in business here for three decades.
This historic marker was funded by a generous donation from
Group MBJ, LLC 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 • 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 1906.
Location. 47° 40.1′ N, 122° 23.141′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in
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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: Princess Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Halverson's Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Marvin Sjoberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Centennial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
2. Enquist Block Marker
Also see . . . Summary for 5424 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.)
via NPS, unknown
3. Ballard Avenue Historic District
National Register of Historic Places: Digital Archive on NPGallery website entry
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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 347 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
