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

Fremont Saloon

Ballard Avenue Landmark District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

1. Fremont Saloon Marker

Inscription. Louis Anderson began his illustrious career in Ballard as a barber in 1891. He quickly became involved in the thriving saloon business, fronting bonds for various bar owners' liquor licenses. By 1902 he had opened his own saloon, the Fremont Saloon, on Ballard Avenue. In 1906 he moved the Fremont Saloon to this building, where it operated until Prohibition. A successful businessman, Mr. Anderson purchased and built several buildings in the area. He even dabbled in politics, serving as councilman-at-large for the Ballard city government in 1905.

Built ca. 1905

This historic marker was funded by a generous donation from
The Mycon Family 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 Washington, Ballard Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 47° 40.028′ N, 122° 23.053′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It is on Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when

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traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5335 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: G.B. Sanborn Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kutzner Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Olsen Furniture (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project (about 300 feet away); Scandinavian-American Bank (about 400 feet away); Ballard Centennial Tree (about 400

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021

2. Fremont Saloon Marker

Marker is visible just behind the group of people standing.

feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . .
1. Summary for 5335 Ballard Ave. Details about 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) with photographs (PDF) for this district, of which this building is a primary contributing structure. (Submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Fremont Saloon building image. Click for full size.

Rob Ketcherside via Flickr, May 29, 2017

3. Fremont Saloon building

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 418 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.