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

Father William Sullivan

Seattle Walk of Fame

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016

1. Father William Sullivan Marker

Inscription. Father Sullivan served as president of Seattle University from 1976-1996, leading it into a prosperous time of record enrollment, financial stability and new academic programs. An insightful leader in the Seattle community, he served as chairman of the Organizing Committee that brought the 1990 Goodwill Games to our city.

Erected by Nordstrom.

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

Location. 47° 36.738′ N, 122° 20.142′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. It can be reached from the intersection of 6th Avenue and Pine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seattle WA 98101, 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: Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop Records) (here, next to this marker); Gerard Schwarz (here, next to this marker); Paul G. Allen & Bill Gates (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Harte McGraw (about 600 feet away); Mrs. Hannah Newman (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Paramount Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Growing Together (approx. ¼ mile away); Seattle Ice Arena (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 24, 2016

2. Father William Sullivan Marker - Wide View

Looking north along the Sixth Avenue side of Nordstrom from Pine Street, with the Father William Sullivan marker visible, followed by the markers for Sub Pop and Gerard Schwarz.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.