Seattle, Washington
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Seattle, Washington
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Seattle Central Library
Seattle, Washington
Completed in 2004 to a unique geometrical design by architect Rem Koolhaas, this striking building is considered one of the finest examples of modern architecture in the Pacific Northwest.
- Starbucks Center Seattle, Washington 1912
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Seattle Asian Art Museum
Seattle, Washington
1933
With its Art Deco architecture, scenic park setting and vast collection of art from Japan, China, Korea, India and the Himalayas, the Seattle Asian Art Museum is well worth a detour from downtown.
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Chapel of St. Ignatius
Seattle, Washington
1997
Designed by Steven Holl, this Catholic chapel on the campus of Seattle University has won multiple awards for its unique modern architecture and masterful use of light.
- Seattle Lighting Co. Seattle, Washington 1906-47
- Henry Owen Shuey House Seattle, Washington 1908
- PIRATE (R-Class Sloop) Seattle, Washington 1929
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Museum of Pop Culture
Seattle, Washington
Formerly known as the Experience Music Project and Science Museum, the Museum of Pop Culture is housed in a magnificently unique building designed by Frank Gehry.
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Space Needle
Seattle, Washington
21 Apr 1962
Built just in time for the opening of the Seattle World's Fair in 1962, the Space Needle was an expression of the fair's futuristic theme, “Century 21.” Today, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seattle from the rotating observation deck.
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Smith Tower
Seattle, Washington
Completed in 1914 with a height of 462 feet, this Seattle skyscraper built by New York architects was the tallest building in the west for decades.