Adams in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Ballard Livery & Transfer
Ballard Avenue Landmark District
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
1. Ballard Livery & Transfer Marker
Considered one of the largest moving companies in the area, Ballard Livery and Transfer was established on Leary Avenue in 1904. Its office was moved to this location in 1907, when B.J. Cooney took over the business. A year later the Boyd Brothers became the proprietors and remained here until 1918. During the early years, Ballard Livery and Transfer had a crew of twenty movers and ten horse-drawn carriages available to meet the area's heavy hauling needs. Their warehouse was located on Shilshole Avenue. This building was also briefly home to The Ballard Record, a local newspaper edited by Charles D. Ulmer. In 1982 the building was meticulously restored by its owners.
This historic marker was funded by a generous donation from
Lagerquist & Morris AIA 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 • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Washington, Ballard Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 47° 39.913′ N, 122° 22.916′ W. Marker is in Seattle,
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theisen Block (a few steps from this marker); Chopard Block (a few steps from this marker); Owl Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Cors and Wegener Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Junction Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curtiss Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hansen Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.
Also see . . . Summary for 5135 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.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 29, 2021
2. Ballard Livery & Transfer Marker
via Seattle times, unknown
3. "After 113 years, Ballard Transfer hoists its last load"
Seattle Times website entry
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via NPS, unknown
4. 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 228 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
