Seattle Central Library

Seattle Public Library showing a skyscraper, city views and modern architecture

Seattle Public Library featuring modern architecture

Seattle Public Library which includes modern architecture and a city

Seattle Public Library which includes central business district, modern architecture and a city

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A Quintessential Art Deco Skyscraper

This Art Deco landmark in downtown Seattle, was designed and built to be "A Modern Office Building of Distinction and Character Combining Beauty and Utility”
Designed by architect Abraham Horace Albertson, with Joseph Wade Wilson and Paul David Richardson, It costed about $2 million and took a year to build. It was described as:

"With its muscular vertical piers and tapering setbacks, the Seattle Tower is considered Seattle's quintessential Art Deco skyscraper … The client wanted a building that would be a symbol of reliability and permanence and the architects responded with a building that was intended to suggest the mountains that surround Seattle. The multi-colored brick becomes gradually lighter as it reaches the top of the building and the piers are finished with light terra-cotta resembling snow-capped rocky peaks. Stylized metal rods resembling evergreen trees crown the building ..."

Seattle Tower

You can find out about the history of Seattle with a trip to Seattle Tower. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Seattle Central Business District

Seattle Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Columbia Center

Columbia Center is just one of the places to see in Seattle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Benaroya Hall

You can enjoy a show at Benaroya Hall on your trip to Seattle. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

pop up shop at the old lusty lady across from sam, it's open wednesday through saturday from 12-6p, it might look closed but if the doors cracked go in and check it out, cool locally made clothing, art located in an amazing old building.

Seattle Art Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Seattle Art Museum during your trip to Seattle. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Smith Tower

You can find out about the history of Seattle with a trip to Smith Tower. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.