Deco Seattle
Historic and beautiful buildings in Seattle, Washington.
The occasional off-topic but architecture-related post.
All posts are my original work unless stated otherwise.
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One of my favorite houses in all of Seattle: a very old house in the historic First Hill District, most structures its age are long gone by now. This one was built in 1888, and both the architectural style and coloring are absolutely incredible. There is more information about this exquisite home here: http://www.vintageseattle.org/2007/11/05/for-sale-historic-first-hill-painted-lady/
The Painted Lady
Taken June 2011
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The beautiful facade of Seattle’s Queen Anne High School building, which has been converted into amazing view apartments. The interior has been stripped and replaced since its teaching days, but the exterior is wonderfully maintained and remains a historic boon to the whole neighborhood, visible on top of the hill from many parts of the city.
It would have been amazing to actually attend classes there however, back in the day that must have been great!
Taken July 2011
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Two historic buildings from downtown Seattle
Taken December 2009
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1st Avenue in Pioneer Square, Seattle. Lots of beautiful historic buildings and wonderful boutiques on the ground level to peruse. Ideal for strolling on a warm summer day…
Taken July, 2009
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King Street Train Station and another building, Pioneer Square Seattle
A few days of heavy rain and all around bad weather have kept me from taking too many pictures recently, so here’s another oldie of some gorgeous buildings from the historic district.
Taken August 2009
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Talking Book and Braille Library in the Denny Regrade area near downtown, displays a simple facade, but the pastel color choices and roundness make it unmistakably deco. I still haven’t been inside, but here’s a look at the street view.
Take a peek!
Photos taken December 2011
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An old shot I have of the historic Ballard Bridge, built in 1917 when the Ship Canal opened. It connects Ballard to the Interbay district.
Photo taken July 2009
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Puget Sound Notion Building Sign and some other pretty finds, taken around Denny Triangle and South Lake Union. Happy New Year!
Enjoy
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Washington Athletic Club in downtown, dates back to 1930. Stunning deco detailing from the eagles to the arched brick and terra cotta columns.
More info about it here: https://www.wac.net/about-the-wac/history
Photo taken December 2009
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Two little shots from my walk around yesterday; the doorway to the “new” Seattle Times building, and an old zephyr I saw in a repair lot on my way to the bus stop. Representatives of another era. I especially like the articulations around the windows and lantern- very cool. Celebrate history
Enjoy!
