Yakima in Yakima County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Lund Building
1898-1899
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
1. Lund Building Marker
The Old North Yakima Historic District was created and placed on the National Register on May 2, 1986, by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior.
The Lund Building is a contributing member.
Built by A. F. Switzer for Thomas Lund. It cost $4,000.00 and originally housed the Alfalfa Saloon.
This plaque was provided by the North Front Street Improvement Association and its members, 2009.
Erected 2009 by North Front Street Improvement Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 46° 36.133′ N, 120° 30.452′ W. Marker is in Yakima, Washington, in Yakima County. Marker is on North Front Street north of East Yakima Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the door, facing North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 North Front Street, Yakima WA 98901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burlington Northern Freight Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Lund Building. In addition to contributing to the Old North Yakima Historic District, the Lund Building is independently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, #83004276 (1983).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Old North Yakima Historic District
Also see . . .
1. Lund Building. NPGallery - Digital Asset Management System website entry:
National Register of Historic Places Nomination #83004276 (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Old North Yakima Historic District. NPGallery - Digital Asset Management System website entry:
National Register of Historic Places Nomination #86000960: Roughly bounded by East A Street, South First Street, East Yakima Avenue, and the Northern Pacific Railroad tracks, Yakima, Washington. (Submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Old North Yakima Historic District Photographs. NP Gallery website entry:
This link presents 1985 photographs, and some additional information, for most contributing
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
2. Lund Building (southwest corner view; marker visible on west side; bottom left corner)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
3. Lund Building National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2016
4. Lund Building (west side; facing North Front Street)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
