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

Club Tavern

Built 1911

— Ballard Avenue Landmark District —

Club Tavern Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 21, 2026

1. Club Tavern Marker

Inscription. As early as 1893 this property housed a saloon in a modest wooden structure. In 1911 this fine brick building was constructed to take its place. Known as the Club Tavern for over fifty years, this drinking establishment took a short break during Prohibition to become the Club Cafe.

Erected by Ballard Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 47° 39.932′ N, 122° 22.921′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It is on Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5144 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle WA 98107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the 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,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cors and Wegener Building (here, next to this marker); Owl Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Theisen Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Chopard Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Junction Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballard Livery & Transfer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Curtiss Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 21, 2026

2. Club Tavern Marker

The marker is located on the north end of the building, as seen in the photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.