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

Armory

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023

1. Armory Marker (west facing)

Inscription.
Construction on this military reserve headquarters began in 1938. The building's dedication ceremony provided a moment of great civic pride as thousands paraded through downtown Seattle.

Over many years, the Armory has housed boat shows and big bands, infamous trials and the functions of military life. Named the Food Circus for the 1962 World's Fair, and later called Center House, this newly renovated food and entertainment venue once again takes pride of place at the center of the Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 47° 37.257′ N, 122° 21.056′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Uptown. It can be reached from Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 Harrison Street, Seattle WA 98109, 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,

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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: The Monorail Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Seattle Center Monorail (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Commercial Monorail in the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Frank Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Seattle (approx. ¼ mile away); Mayer Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Joseph Anthony Tudor (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Armory Marker (east facing) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023

2. Armory Marker (east facing)

Armory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 8, 2023

3. Armory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.