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

Interurban Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011

1. Interurban Building Marker

Inscription. Originally known as the Pacific Block, this building was designed by John Parkinson, a noteworthy Seattle-Los Angeles architect. Built in 1890, it housed the office of the Puget Sound Electric Railway Interurban Line, which served Seattle and Tacoma. Beginning service in 1902, the Interurban Railway operated until 1928 when it was abandoned, due to increased use of the automobile.

Erected 1989 by Historic Seattle Museum of History and Industry, Pioneer Square Businesses, and King County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 47° 36.097′ N, 122° 19.961′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. It is on Yesler Way, on the right when traveling east. The building is located at the intersection of Yesler Way and Occidental Way. The marker faces Yesler Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Yesler Way, Seattle WA 98104, 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,

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: A different marker also named Interurban Building (a few steps from this marker); Smith Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant’s Cafe (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Pioneer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 300 feet away); Salvation Army Site (about 300 feet away); What do you need to rush for gold? (about 400 feet away); Mutual Life Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Also see . . . Department of Neighborhoods - Interurban Building. (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Interurban Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011

2. Interurban Building

The marker is below the hanging flowerpot to the left of the entrance.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011

3. Interurban Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011

4. Interurban Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 16, 2011

5. Interurban Building

October 24, 2016

6. Interurban Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,231 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on June 28, 2019. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.