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

McCabe Building

— 1892 —

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2025

1. McCabe Building Marker

Inscription.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 47° 58.739′ N, 122° 11.309′ W. Marker is in Everett, Washington, in Snohomish County. It is in Riverside. It is at the intersection of Hewitt Avenue and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Hewitt Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3120 Hewitt Ave, Everett WA 98201, 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,

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: Fire Station No. 2 (approx. ¾ mile away); Library Ladies (approx. ¾ mile away); Architects & Architecture (approx. ¾ mile away); 09.11.2001 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Snohomish County Gold Star Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Medal of Honor Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); "The Undaunted Spirit" (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Everett.

Regarding McCabe Building. The building was added to the

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National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Frederick A. Sexton designed the Romanesque architectural style building in 1892. The 9,000 square foot building is one of the first and best known buildings in Everett's history.

Originally, the McCabe Building was built as an investment by William G. Swalwell in partnership with Melvin Swartout. However, before the building was complete Swartout sold his portion of the investment to Swalwell. Swalwell in turn sold his stake to the building’s eponym, John B. McCabe.

The building has a been a fixture in the City of Everett from the days of the wild west to modern times. Over the years The McCabe Building has been home to various types of businesses.

1893 - One of the first occupants of this historic building was U.S. Clothing Co.

1900 - By this time, McCabe’s housed two businesses by the names of Maud Buckles Dressmaker and Phelps and Son Undertakers.

1937 - Several decades later, the tenant was the Castle Bar. Owner Gus Kassionas and his family lived in an apartment on the top floor.

1970 - The building continued to house a tavern throughout the 1970’s and the following two decades.

2013 - Fully restored building, home of Allied Construction Associates, Inc.

-Information courtesy Allied Construction

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McCabe Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2025

2. McCabe Building and Marker

The marker is to the right of the door.

Allied Construction. The website includes historical photos. (Submitted on January 5, 2026.)

McCabe Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, December 24, 2025

3. McCabe Building

4. McCabe Building

This drawing is on display inside the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 72 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.