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. Marker 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.

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); The Paramount Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Growing Together (approx. ¼ mile away); Victory Square (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of University of Washington (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

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Father William Sullivan Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

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 283 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.