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Historical Markers and War Memorials in King County, Washington

 
Clickable Map of King County, Washington and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg King County, WA (192) Chelan County, WA (8) Kitsap County, WA (23) Kittitas County, WA (13) Pierce County, WA (108) Snohomish County, WA (61) Yakima County, WA (21)  KingCounty(192) King County (192)  ChelanCounty(8) Chelan County (8)  KitsapCounty(23) Kitsap County (23)  KittitasCounty(13) Kittitas County (13)  PierceCounty(108) Pierce County (108)  SnohomishCounty(61) Snohomish County (61)  YakimaCounty(21) Yakima County (21)
Seattle is the county seat for King County
Adjacent to King County, Washington
      Chelan County (8)  
      Kitsap County (23)  
      Kittitas County (13)  
      Pierce County (108)  
      Snohomish County (61)  
      Yakima County (21)  
 
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1 Washington, King County, Auburn — Auburn Carnegie Library(Smith Dance & Music Center)
On Auburn Avenue at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Auburn Avenue.
Built 1914 Designated a City of Auburn Landmark 1995 The development of this local public library building was part of a national movement spurred by the philanthropy of iron and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. In 1911, the Auburn Library . . . Map (db m197164) HM
2 Washington, King County, Auburn — Crow with FriesPeter Reiquam
On Washington Route 164, on the right when traveling north.
Inspired by the park's many resident crows, this clever corvid reminds us that a drive-in restaurant once stood at this site. Intended as a whimsical landmark for Auburn's beloved Les Gove Park, this sculpture is meant to capture the attention of . . . Map (db m224098) HM
3 Washington, King County, Ballard, Adams — The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project
On 22nd Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW on 22nd Avenue NW.
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District holds a significant place in Seattle history. The uniquely-preserved state of Ballard Avenue provides visitors with a window into the heyday of Ballard’s industrial and commercial era. The City of Ballard . . . Map (db m27976) HM
4 Washington, King County, Des Moines — Salt Water State Park
Presented April 24, 1926 Dedicated Aug. 20, 1933 by Seattle, Tacoma & Associated Young Men's Business Clubs Co-Sponsors Seattle Star and Tacoma Times 9-10-39Map (db m180095) HM
5 Washington, King County, Kent — The Saar Pioneer Cemetery
Near 84th Ave. S. north of South 212th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Saar Pioneer Cemetery is named for former King County Councilman Peter Saar, who in 1873 buried his wife on a small hill on their homestead. Since that time the cemetery has been known by many names. Kent Cemetery • Kent Methodist Cemetery . . . Map (db m52568) HM
6 Washington, King County, Redmond — Red Brick RoadDesignated a King County Landmark in 1983
On 196th Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.
Originally paved in 1913, the road was part of the transcontinental Yellowstone Trail connecting Boston and Seattle, and which is now the longest remaining stretch of brick highway in King County.Map (db m176611) HM
7 Washington, King County, SeaTac — Barney Clark Memorial CourtFirst-Ever Artificial Heart Recipient
Near Pacific Highway S (U.S. 99).
In Honor of Dr. Barney B. Clark 1921 - 1983 Medical Pioneer First Recipient Artificial Heart He gave of Himself For OthersMap (db m120465) HM
8 Washington, King County, SeaTac — Celebration Rose GardenSeattle Rose Society — Founded in 1913 —
The Celebration Rose Garden was initiated in 2004 by the Seattle Rose Society through the vision and efforts of Seattle Rose Society member Lori White. The planning and maintenance of the Rose Garden during its early years was carried on . . . Map (db m178625) HM
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9 Washington, King County, SeaTac — Elda Behm's Paradise Garden
The story of the Elda Behm Paradise Garden is also the story of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. It is the story of Elda's love of gardening and how a community came together to express and share that love. Many of the plants in the . . . Map (db m178573) HM
10 Washington, King County, SeaTac — National Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose GardenKeep the Spirit of '45 Alive!
These roses honor the legacy of the women who made history on our Home Front during WWII. They are part of a national "Living Memorial" to inspire a new generation of 21st century Rosies.Map (db m178624) HM
11 Washington, King County, SeaTac — POW/MIA Memorial Plaza
. . . Map (db m178348) WM
12 Washington, King County, SeaTac — Seike Japanese Garden
Seike Family History Shinichi Seike immigrated from Ehime, a southern Japanese island, in 1919 and ran an import/export business in Seattle. In 1929 he purchased 13 acres near Des Moines Memorial Drive and moved into a farmhouse along with . . . Map (db m178673) HM
13 Washington, King County, SeaTac — The Freedom Shrine
Presented by The Exchange Club of Highline To the P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial Plaza Washington Memorial Park. September 19, 1992 [Historical Documents in U.S. History, listed chronologically] The Mayflower Compact The Mayflower . . . Map (db m178541) HM
14 Washington, King County, SeaTac — The Victory Garden
This Victory Garden or Food Garden for Defense was planted in 2019 in commemoration of the over 20 million victory gardens planted across the U.S. during World War II. The orchard in the Neighborhood Heritage Garden is over 50 years old and was . . . Map (db m178622) HM
15 Washington, King County, Seattle — Joshua Greene1869 - 1975
Near Alaskan Way.
Purser, mate, trader, Shipowner, venturer, Joshua Green began his waterfront career on Puget Sound in 1888 when steamboating was in its infancy. He founded the LA Conner Trading and Transportation Company, operating freight and passenger steamers, . . . Map (db m118081) HM
16 Washington, King County, Seattle — The Future Is On the WingBlended Winglet
On East Marginal Way South just south of South 94th Place, on the left when traveling south.
This Blended Winglet was test flown on a Boeing 747-200 in 2000 to prove the viability of Blended Winglets for big transport aircraft. Blended Winglets are gracefully curved wingtip extensions that measurably enhance the aerodynamic . . . Map (db m155428) HM
17 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — 103 — Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell
On 22nd Ave. NW at Ballard Ave. NW on 22nd Ave. NW.
Multiple markers on and near the Ballard Centennial Bell identify the Ballard Avenue Historic District. Marker 1: Be it remembered that at this place on the eleventh day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Six, the Ballard . . . Map (db m168325) HM
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18 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Ballard HardwareBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Ballard saloon entrepreneur Louis Anderson, this structure was originally home to Warren Brothers Drug Store. In 1912 Samuel and Lewis Barthelemy opened the well-known Ballard Hardware and successfully conducted business from here for . . . Map (db m181484) HM
19 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Ballard Livery & TransferBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Considered one of the largest moving companies in the area, Ballard Livery and Transfer was established on Leary Avenue in 1904. Its office was moved to this location in 1907, when B.J. Cooney took over the business. A year later the Boyd Brothers . . . Map (db m181485) HM
20 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Chopard BlockBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The original owner was Louis Chopard, a partner in Chopard and Cosgrove Wholesale and Retail Liquors, who ran his successful business in downtown Seattle. In 1901 Nicholas Theisen purchased this property and maintained ownership until the late . . . Map (db m181441) HM
21 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Cors and Wegener BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On 20th Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on 20th Avenue NW.
Through the 1890s this was the most imposing structure in Ballard. It was built in 1893 by William Cors and Robert Wegener, proprietors of the Ballard Wine House. These two men first became business associates in 1889 and opened the Wine House a . . . Map (db m181461) HM
22 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Eagle BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Built for Fitzgerald and Hynes Department Store for a total of $15,000, this building was dedicated in February of 1909. The department store was located on the ground floor. The Ballard Aerie of Eagles leased the entire upper floor for what was . . . Map (db m181473) HM
23 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Enquist BlockBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1898 Swedish merchant tailors Frank and Arthur Enquist opened their first tailor shop down the street in the Swanson Block at 5140 Ballard Avenue. Through their success at that location, they were able to build this classic brick structure in . . . Map (db m181474) HM
24 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Fisher BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Stephen Battleson, secretary and treasurer for the Horse Shoe Mining Company, with his sisters Olga and Emma, constructed a modest storefront here in 1905. It was initially occupied by Dr. A. J. Douglas's optical manufacturing business and P. . . . Map (db m181482) HM
25 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Fremont SaloonBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Louis Anderson began his illustrious career in Ballard as a barber in 1891. He quickly became involved in the thriving saloon business, fronting bonds for various bar owners' liquor licenses. By 1902 he had opened his own saloon, the Fremont Saloon, . . . Map (db m181479) HM
26 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — G.B. Sanborn BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
This fine example of Romanesque architecture was built in 1901 and named in honor of Gustavus B. Sanborn, a pioneer Ballard businessman. Sanborn began his career as a carpenter in 1891. He owned a series of hardware stores on Ballard Avenue in the . . . Map (db m181481) HM
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27 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Halverson's Dry GoodsBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
In 1920 Charles and Edna Halverson built this structure to house their Ladies and Gents Furnishings Store, which they ran successfully for thirty-four years. Shortly after opening the store they expanded their retail focus to include dry goods. . . . Map (db m181476) HM
28 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Hansen BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On NW Dock Place at Ballard Avenue NW on NW Dock Place.
Built by Swan Hansen, the president of the Horse Shoe Mining Company, this elegant brick structure was home to the Henry Brothers Saloon (Charles and Lewis). By 1908 the Pederson and Olsen Bar took up residence on the ground floor and stayed until . . . Map (db m181487) HM
29 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Hiram M. Chittenden LocksWhy Are The Locks Needed?
When dedicated on July 4, 1917, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks was the largest navigation facility in North America. During the dedication, the USS Roosevelt - flagship for Commodore Robert Peary's famous 1909 expedition to the North Pole - led a . . . Map (db m86455) HM
30 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Junction BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Seattle saloon owner Stephano Raggio in 1904, the Junction Building originally stood three stories tall with a crenellated turret. Unfortunately, fire destroyed the third floor, requiring its removal. In the early 1900s the ground floor was . . . Map (db m181465) HM
31 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Kutzner BlockBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north.
Brothers Charles and Richard Kutzner built this stately brick and sandstone structure in 1904 to house their Tonsorial Parlor, a successful barber shop that was formerly located in downtown Seattle. The Kutzners operated their business out of the . . . Map (db m181471) HM
32 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Matthes BlockBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Originally only two stories tall, this Neoclassical Revival building was financed by Albin and Oscar Matthes, proprietors of the Old Home Saloon. In 1905 the Fraternal Brotherhood of the Elks purchased the building and occupied the upper floor. The . . . Map (db m181466) HM
33 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Mural at Bergen Place
On Northwest Market Street at Leary Ave. NW on Northwest Market Street.
The Ballard Historical Society and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association joined together to create this mural in 1995 to commemorate our community’s rich and prosperous history, and to celebrate our economic and cultural ties to . . . Map (db m27794) HM
34 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Olsen FurnitureBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Tacoma residents James and Welthia Kelsey built this one-story building in 1903 as an investment. They entered into an agreement with Eugene Felt, the owner of the Felt Block next door, to create an internal opening between their two buildings . . . Map (db m181472) HM
35 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Owl SaloonBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest south of 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling south.
Longtime Ballard bar owner Charley Swanson built this structure in 1904 and opened the Owl Saloon here with his partner Leonard Strygen. Except for the years during Prohibition, when the Owl Cafe occupied the ground floor, this building has . . . Map (db m181460) HM
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36 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Palmer BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue NW at NW Dock Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue NW.
Alfred Palmer, proprietor of Alfred Palmer and Sons Real Estate Company in downtown Seattle, owned this building for more than three decades. Valued at $3,890 in 1905, the property was one of the more impressive structures in what was known as the . . . Map (db m181440) HM
37 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Princess HotelBallard Avenue Landmark District
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest south of NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by prosperous Norwegian miner Martin Markusen, this vernacular sandstone and brick building first housed the St. Paul Hotel and later the Princess Hotel on its upper floor. Groceries and meat markets occupied the ground floor storefronts . . . Map (db m181478) HM
38 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Scandinavian-American BankBallard Avenue Landmark District
On NW Vernon Place at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west on NW Vernon Place.
For over two decades the Ballard branch of the Scandinavian-American Bank operated out of this Second Empire Baroque structure, which was built in 1902. Originally incorporated in 1892, the bank's main branch was located in Seattle and boasted of a . . . Map (db m181468) HM
39 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — The Curtiss BuildingBallard Avenue Landmark District
On 20th Avenue NW at Leary Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on 20th Avenue NW.
In 1891 William Curtiss built a modest structure on this site to house his tinware and stove manufacturing and sales business. By 1909 he had expanded his inventory to include a wide variety of hardware products and in 1911 he constructed the . . . Map (db m181464) HM
40 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — Theisen BlockBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of NW Ione Place, on the right when traveling north.
In 1901 Nicholas Theisen started his liquor store in the adjacent Chopard Block. Known as the California Wine Company, it featured "a high grade of California wine." Through the success of his business Mr. Theisen was able to construct the Theisen . . . Map (db m181442) HM
41 Washington, King County, Seattle, Adams — White Front and St. Paul SaloonsBallard Avenue Landmark District
On Ballard Avenue Northwest south of NW Vernon Place, on the left when traveling north.
Prior to the construction of this classic building, this site housed a much more modest structure that contained the White Front Saloon. Proprietors John Peterson and Hector Chestnut ran their bar here from 1900 to 1905. When the current structure . . . Map (db m181483) HM
42 Washington, King County, Seattle, Brighton — Wildwood Station — Rainier Avenue Historic ShelterStanding at the Crossroads of Seattle's Transit Past and Present
On Rainier Avenue South north of South Holden Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Trolley Stop along the Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway Wildwood Station dates back to Washington State's early yeans when the first privately owned electric trolley rail service carried passenger streetcars and freight trains along . . . Map (db m181541) HM
43 Washington, King County, Seattle, Broadview — Carkeek Park
Carkeek Park is an urban oasis. The salt water beach, the salmon bearing stream, wetlands, forest, picnic tables, play areas and miles of trails welcome visitors with new discoveries year round. The land once occupied by early Salish peoples . . . Map (db m102488) HM
44 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — Broadway High School
On Broadway at Pine Street on Broadway.
On this site stood Seattle's first High School. Opened in 1902 as Seattle High School, in 1904 it was named Broadway High School until its closing in 1946. Broadway set high standards for education and racial harmony. This plaque is presented by . . . Map (db m102981) HM
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45 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — Chrysler BuildingSeattle's Historic Auto Row
On East Pine Street at Broadway, on the right when traveling west on East Pine Street.
The Washborn-Haines Company built this structure to showcase their preeminent Chrysler auto dealership, so special that Walter Chrysler himself came out for the opening on November 29, 1925. This building continued to house automobile sales and . . . Map (db m103015) HM
46 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — George Ward HouseSeattle's Oldest Bulding
On East Denny Way near Belmont Avenue East, on the right when traveling west.
Two markers are side-by-side on this house: (Marker 1) Ward House Seattle's Oldest Building 1882 Seattle Landmark (Marker 2) George Ward House 520 E Denny Way has been placed on the National Register of . . . Map (db m102516) HM
47 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — Pantages House
On East Denny Way near Harvard Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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48 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — 252 — The Reverend George Whitworth GraveAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
Near 15th Avenue East south of East Garfield Street.
—First Presbyterian missionary to serve western Washington, 1854. Started 15 churches including the first Presbyterian church of Seattle. —President of University of Washington, 1865-66 & 1874-76. —Founded Sumner Academy, . . . Map (db m121329) HM
49 Washington, King County, Seattle, Capitol Hill — United Confederate Veterans Memorial
Reported damaged.
In Memory of the United Confederate Veterans 1861 - 1865Map (db m121320) WM
50 Washington, King County, Seattle, Central District — The Seattle Public Library
On East Yesler Way at 23rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Yesler Way.
Built by the people of Seattle, this structure was originally dedicated as the Henry L. Yesler Memorial Public Library. Over the course of the 20th century it served a diverse and changing community. In 1975, to reflect these changes and honor . . . Map (db m181534) HM
51 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — "This Market Is Yours"Public Market Center/Pike Place Market — U.S. Historical District —
Near Pike Place at 1st Avenue.
“This market is yours. I dedicate it to you, and may it prove a benefit to you and your children. It is for you to defend, to protect and to uphold; and it is for you to see that those who occupy it treat you fairly, that no extortion be . . . Map (db m69997) HM
52 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — "Ton of Gold"Historical Point of Interest
Near Akaskan Way, on the right when traveling north.
The famous “Ton of Gold” that started the Alaska Gold Rush was unloaded here in 1897. The SS Portland landed the valuable cargo at this pier then known as Scwabacher Dock. Ereceted National Maritime Day 1957Map (db m47998) HM
53 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — ‘Miike Maru’Historical Point of Interest
Near Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south.
At this site on August 31, 1896, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Steamer ‘Miike Maru’ arrived with her cargo of tea. This was the first regularly scheduled steamer service between the Orient and Seattle and marked the birth of Seattle as an international . . . Map (db m47996) HM
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54 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — “Great White Fleet”Historical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south.
The U.S. Navy’s “Great White Fleet” arrived Seattle May 23 and departed May 27, 1908 to continue their famous 46,000 mile round the world cruise. Part of the fleet anchored in Elliot Bay near this site and the crews disembarked here at . . . Map (db m48001) HM
55 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — 50th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church of SeattleDecember 12, 1869 - December 12, 1919
First Pastor Dr. George F. Whitworth. Charter Members Mary E. Whitworth • Clara Whitworth York Lida Whitworth • Ruth J. McCarty Rebecca Jones • Samuel Kenny Jessie Kenny Erected on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the founding of . . . Map (db m81459) HM
56 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Alexis Hotel / Globe BuildingBuilt 1901 - Rehabilitated 1982 — Seattle Landmark —
On First Avenue at Madison Street on First Avenue.
Designed by Max Umbrecht for J.W. Clise, this building originally housed stores, offices and lodgings, and together with others in the area, marked the northward move of the downtown up First Avenue. Later it was converted into a parking garage and . . . Map (db m99629) HM
57 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — 23 — Assay Office
On 9th Avenue south of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of October 15, 1966, this property possesses exceptional value in commemorating, or illustrating American history Placed on the National Register on March 16, 1972 by . . . Map (db m181530) HM
58 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Austin A. Bell Building
On 1st Avenue north of Bell Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated: 1893 Elmer Fisher, architect National Historic Register Renovation & addition dedicated 1999 Snell Partnership, Architect Cassimar US, Inc. & Austin A. Bell Associates, LLC a member of the Murray Franklyn family . . . Map (db m181425) HM
59 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Ballast IslandHistorical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way South at South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Alaskan Way South.
In this area once part of the bay, vessels from ports all over the world dumped their ballast. Untold thousands of tons were unloaded into the water by ship’s crews including 40,000 tons from San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill. The island, long a . . . Map (db m48122) HM
60 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Beebe BuildingBuilt 1901 - Rehabilitated 1982 — Seattle Landmark —
On 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Designed in 1901 by Max Umbrecht For Clifford Beebe, This Building Although Presenting an Elegant Neo-Regency Facade, Housed a Modest Hostelry for Most of its Earlier Life. It was Restored to In-City Housing by the Cornerstone . . . Map (db m120352) HM
61 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Bell Street BridgeWhere did the old Bell Street Bridge go?
Near Alaska Way near Elliott Avenue.
The original Bell Street Bridge was a wooden trestle built in 1915 to provide access to Pier 66 from Elliott Avenue and the hillside above. In the early 1900s, trestle bridges connected many of Seattle's piers on the central waterfront with the . . . Map (db m86453) HM
62 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Bell Street Terminal, Pier 66Historical Point of Interest
On Akaskan Way, on the right when traveling south.
The site of the Indian camping place called Muck-Muck-Wum. In 1911 the headquarters of Washington’s first public port was established here by commissioners H.M. Chittenden, C.E. Remsberg and Robert Bridges. This tablet dedicated May 19, during . . . Map (db m48002) HM
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63 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Belltown Pan
On 1st Avenue north of Bell Street, on the left when traveling north.
On this site, from 1978 to 1982, the Belltown Café served the neighborhood as a cultural hearth and home to a Groundhog Day root pie tradition. The café proprietors often traded food for art with their customers. One exchange resulted in the . . . Map (db m180272) HM
64 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop Records)Seattle Walk of Fame
Near 6th Avenue at Pine Street.
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65 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Burke Building Remnants
On 2nd Avenue at Marion Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Avenue.
This arch and other architectural components in the plaza are from the Burke Building which was built on this site in 1895Map (db m99512) HM
66 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Chief Seattle
On Cedar Street at Denny Way on Cedar Street.
[Right side of the monument] Kitsap sights Vancouver’s vessel 1792 – First vessel on Puget Sound [Left side of the monument] Seattle Chief of the Suquamish A firm friend of the whites For him the city of . . . Map (db m47938) HM
67 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Chinese American Soldiers MemorialSeattle
On Maynard Avenue, South north of South King Street.
Dedicated to American Soldiers of Chinese Ancestry in Seattle and vicinity who died in the service of their country during World War II, 1941 - 1945 [Translation in Chinese calligraphy] Yeu Louie Lee Hong Chew Bak Hong Chin John . . . Map (db m26934) HM
68 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Colman BuildingSeattle Landmark
On Spring Street at Post Avenue on Spring Street.
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.Map (db m99636) HM
69 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Colman DockHistorical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way (Washington Route 519), on the right when traveling south.
Colman Dock was built on this site by J. M. Colman in 1909. This dock was center of ferry boat activity on Puget Sound. Seattle Ferry Terminal dedicated May 18, 1966, National Maritime Day - 1966Map (db m112965) HM
70 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Colonial HotelBuilt 1901 - Rehabilitated 1982 — Seattle Landmark —
On 1st Avenue when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m120451) HM
71 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Crystal Pool1915 - 2004
On Lenora Street at 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Lenora Street.
The Cristalla site is the original home of the Crystal Pool Natatorium. Known as Crystal Pool, the building was commissioned in 1913 by Seattle dignitary C. D. Stimson and designed by architect Marcus Priteca, a prominent West Coast designer . . . Map (db m99651) HM
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72 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Everett G. DuPenBronze Relief Sculptures
On 2nd Avenue at Seneca Street, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Avenue.
For much of the 20th Century, this site was occupied by the Medical Arts Building, a six-story brick and concrete building, built in 1903. This original building was named the Lumber Exchange. In a 1950 renovation by its long-time owners, the Albert . . . Map (db m99566) HM
73 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Exchange Building
On 2nd Avenue at Marion Street on 2nd Avenue.
Opened in May 1930, the Exchange Building was designed to house more stock and mercantile exchanges than any building in the United States. It was constructed as one of the tallest and largest reinforced concrete structures in the world. . . . Map (db m99501) HM
74 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Father William SullivanSeattle Walk of Fame
Near 6th Avenue at Pine Street.
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 . . . Map (db m99644) HM
75 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Fire Bell No. 4
On 4th Avenue just south of Battery Street, on the right when traveling north.
Historic fire bell from Station No. 4 located at 4th and Battery Street in the 1800's prior to the first Denny regrade - This bell sounded out the fire alarms to all the stations in the North End area and Queen Anne Hill by means of area code and . . . Map (db m98926) HM
76 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First Avenue
On First Avenue south of Pike Street, on the right when traveling south.
A main north-south artery of Seattle, stretching north from the original Pioneer Square business district, First Avenue was lined with offices, leading hotels, banks and even a few residences. Until the mid-20th century, the street was also home to . . . Map (db m47941) HM
77 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First Post Office in Seattle
On 1st Avenue north of Marion Street, on the right when traveling north.
Arthur A Denny in his log cabin home on this spot opened the first post office of Seattle August 27, 1853. ——————————— This Tablet was Erected by the Washington . . . Map (db m99533) HM
78 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First Presbyterian Church Cornerstone
This is the corner stone of the old church, corner of Fourth Avenue and Spring Street. It was removed to this location A.D. October 1906 by order of the Session...Map (db m81457) HM
79 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War II Memorial1939 • 1945
In memory of the men of our church who gave their lives for their country and the liberty of the world Major Golland C. Clark Jr. • P.F.C. Hugh E. Craven • Private H. E. Dupar • Lieut. David C. Hall Jr. • P.O. J. Francis Henning • . . . Map (db m81461) WM
80 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First Presbyterian Church of Seattle World War Memorial1914 • The Great War • 1918
In memory of the men of our church who gave their lives for their country and the liberty of the world Capt. John S. Pringle • Capt. Elijah W. Worsham • Lieut. Walter C. Lee • Lieut. Wm. J. A. MacDonald • Lieut. Harold C. White • . . . Map (db m81460) WM
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81 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — First School in Seattle
On First Avenue south of Columbia Street, on the left when traveling south.
Bank of California On this spot the first school in Seattle was taught by Mrs Catherine P. Blaine in January 1854 ———————————— This Tablet was Erected by . . . Map (db m99628) HM
82 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Gerard SchwarzSeattle Walk of Fame
On 6th Avenue at Pine Street on 6th Avenue.
Longtime Music Director of the Seattle Symphony, Maestro Schwarz has initiated concert series, led award-winning recordings and introduced many new American works. He is active as a spokesman for music education, and was honored in 1994 as . . . Map (db m99649) HM
83 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Grand Pacific HotelBuilt 1898 - Restored 1982 — Seattle Landmark —
On 1st Ave when traveling south.
This Excellent Example of Richardsonian Romanesque Architecture was Built as the City Expanded Northward to Meet the Needs of the Alaskan Gold Rush. It, also was Long in Use as a Workingmen’s Hotel, and Has Been Converted to Apartment . . . Map (db m120462) HM
84 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Growing Together
On Pike Street.
In a city built around water [illegible] getting around can be difficult. Interstate Freeway 5 bisects Seattle, creating a major north-south corridor when it was built in the 1960s. However, it did not permanently divide the city's downtown to the . . . Map (db m235223) HM
85 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Guiry/Schillestad Buildings
On 1st Avenue at Lenora Street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Avenue.
Registered national historic place Washington State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Guiry/Schillestad Buildings under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, this property possesses . . . Map (db m181422) HM
86 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Indians Attack Seattle! Jan. 26, 1856Historical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m48120) HM
87 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Japanese American Remembrance Garden
Near East Madison Street.
Left Marker: This is Sacred Land. Before World War II a community of Japanese and Japanese Americans lived on what is now south campus. In 1942, approximately 120,000 were incarcerated and held behind barbed wire for three or more years . . . Map (db m103016) HM WM
88 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — John Harte McGraw
On Stewart Street near Westlake Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
[Front] This commemorates the services of an energetic and wise leader in many enterprises undertaken for the general welfare especially the project for connecting Lake Washington with tide water by a ship canal [Right side] . . . Map (db m47940) HM
89 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Kings St. Coal Wharf - Skinner & Eddy Shipyards - Site of Hooverville
On Alaskan Way South at South King Street, on the right when traveling south on Alaskan Way South.
A coal wharf was located at the waterfront during the late 19th century. Coal was transported here by railroad from Newcastle and Renton. Abandoned in the early 1900’s, the wharf soon became the Skinner & Eddy Shipyard. During World War I, the . . . Map (db m48123) HM
90 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Original Site of the University of WashingtonA.D. 1861 - A.D. 1895
On University Street west of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This is the original site of the University of Washington A.D. 1861 - A.D. 1895 Placed by The Daughters of the PioneersMap (db m118056) HM
91 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Paul G. Allen & Bill GatesSeattle Walk of Fame
Near 5th Avenue south of Olive Way.
In 1975, guided by a belief that the personal computer would be a valuable tool on every office desktop and in every home, Bill Gates and Paul Allen cofounded a company called Microsoft, which would grow to become the #1 computer software company in . . . Map (db m99657) HM
92 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Seattle Chinatown Gate
On South King Street at 5th Avenue S on South King Street.
Seattle has had three Chinatowns since the 1860s. The present, third Chinatown was established in the early 1900s. This gate, or Pai-Lau, marks the western entrance to Seattle's Chinatown. For many years, the Seattle Chinese community . . . Map (db m142220) HM
93 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Seattle’s First PierHistorical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south.
Seattle’s first pier lies buried beneath your feet. The famous Yesler sawmill and wharf, constructed in 1853m marked the birth of Seattle’s great lumber and shipping industries. For many years it was the center of Seattle’s business district. . . . Map (db m48117) HM
94 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Seattle-Galway Stone
On Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling west.
English (right side of marker): This stone, marked with the geophysical data of the City of Galway, is part of a Seattle Sister Cities benchmark project designed in 1984 by Seattle artist Don Scott (1937-1985). Similar to another stone . . . Map (db m235005) HM
95 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Site of University of Washington
On University Street west of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On this site the University of Washington was established in 1861 through the leadership of Daniel Bagley and Arthur Denny and the generosity of Charles and Mary Terry and Edward Lander who joined Arthur and Mary Denny in donating . . . Map (db m118089) HM
96 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Speakeasy Café
On 2nd Avenue at Bell Street, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Avenue.
Just like that - it was gone. An electrical fire gutted the building at Second Avenue and Bell Street on May 18, 2001, putting an end to a storied Belltown place. Constructed in 1925 as the Seattle Taxicab Company headquarters and garage, the . . . Map (db m99653) HM
97 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Start of Seattle Fire Site
On 1st Avenue at Madison Street, on the right when traveling south on 1st Avenue.
. . . Map (db m99647) HM
98 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — Steamer Idaho WreckageHistorical Point of Interest
On Alaskan Way.
Beneath your feet lies the wreckage of the pioneer sidewheel steamer "Idaho", which served from 1900 until 1909 as Dr. Alexander de Soto's famous wayside mission hospital. Here Dr. de Soto ministered to the needs of seafarers and the destitute, . . . Map (db m112964) HM
99 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — The Baroness Hotel
On Spring Street east of Terry Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1931 Designated October 7, 2009 as a City of Seattle Historic Landmark Designed by: James H. Shack Shack, Young & Myers ArchitectsMap (db m181516) HM
100 Washington, King County, Seattle, Downtown Seattle — The Brooklyn Building
On 2nd Avenue at University Street, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Avenue.
Although the architect and builder are unknown, the Brooklyn Building is one of the few remaining late nineteenth century commercial buildings of consequence outside the Pioneer Square Historic District. Largely a residential street before the . . . Map (db m99626) HM

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