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

Halverson's Dry Goods

Ballard Avenue Landmark District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

1. Halverson's Dry Goods Marker

Inscription. In 1920 Charles and Edna Halverson built this structure to house their Ladies and Gents Furnishings Store, which they ran successfully for thirty-four years. Shortly after opening the store they expanded their retail focus to include dry goods. During the late 1940s they renamed their business the Ballard Department Store, a name it retained until closing in 1955.

Built 1920

This historic marker was funded by a generous donation from
Zoltan and Jadwiga Mako 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 • Women. In addition, it is included in the Washington, Ballard Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 47° 40.11′ N, 122° 23.177′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It is at the intersection of Ballard Avenue Northwest and NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5449 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: Princess Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Enquist Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marvin Sjoberg (about 400 feet away); Ballard Centennial Tree (about 400 feet away); The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project (about 400 feet away); Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell (about 400 feet away); Mural at Bergen Place (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . .
1. Summary for 5449 Ballard Ave. Details on the building and its past

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

2. Halverson's Dry Goods Marker

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 (PDF) with photographs (PDF) for the district, of which this building is a secondary 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 344 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.