Edmonds in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Beeson Building

— Historic Site —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2024

1. Beeson Building Marker

Inscription. In 1911 Mr. Florance R. Beeson erected this concrete building, later owned by his son Hugh. Though damaged, it survived a fire that destroyed neighboring structures on April 11, 1928. The city's first true office building, it has housed restaurants, a drug store, a furniture company, a dance hall and medical offices. Both Beesons were business and community leaders.

Erected 1999 by Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1928.

Location. 47° 48.651′ N, 122° 22.703′ W. Marker is in Edmonds, Washington, in Snohomish County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Main Street, Edmonds WA 98020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

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,

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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: Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Princess Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library & Log Cabin (about 400 feet away); Edmonds Auto Company (about 700 feet away); Yost Auto Company (about 700 feet away); Bracketts Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); First Auto Ferry Service (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edmonds.

Beeson Building Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2024

2. Beeson Building Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.