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

Colman Building

Seattle Landmark

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016

1. Colman Building Marker

Inscription. Only the base of this building, designed by the well-known firm of Bebb and Gould, in 1915 was designated. In 1982 the Bumgardner Partnership saved the facade and merged it into the new tower for the Cornerstone Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 47° 36.312′ N, 122° 20.219′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. It is at the intersection of Spring Street and Post Avenue on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Beebe Building (a few steps from this marker); The Holyoke Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexis Hotel / Globe Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Pacific Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonial Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Start of Seattle Fire Site (about 300 feet away); First Post Office in Seattle (about 400 feet away); Everett G. DuPen (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

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Colman Building Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016

2. Colman Building Marker - Wide View

This view shows where the facade (Spring Street (steps)) meets the new construction (Post Avenue). [Click on photo to enlarge.]

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.