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

Maynard Building

1892

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

1. Maynard Building Marker

Inscription. Solid grey brick and stone, and fully restored interior paneling mark this romanesque revival building as one of Pioneer Square’s most handsome. Site of Seattle’s first bank, operated by pioneer merchant Dexter Horton. This building was restored in 1974-75.

Erected by Assistance League of Seattle.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 47° 36.074′ N, 122° 20.069′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. It is at the intersection of South 1st Avenue and South Washington Street on South 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 South 1st Avenue, 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

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schwabacher’s Store (a few steps from this marker); What do you need to rush for gold? (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchant’s Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); What was Yesler’s Way? / How did a parking garage spark a preservation movement? (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Square Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Who landed here? (within shouting distance of this marker); Mutual Life Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pioneer Square Pergola (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

2. Maynard Building Marker

The marker is on the right side of the entrance.

Maynard Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

3. Maynard Building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.