Pioneer Building, Seattle

Name: Pioneer Building
Address: 602 1st Ave, Seattle, 98104-2210, United States
Telephone: +1 206-624-1164

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Facts and practical information

The Pioneer Building is a Richardsonian Romanesque stone, red brick, terra cotta, and cast iron building located on the northeast corner of First Avenue and James Street, in Seattle's Pioneer Square District. Completed in 1892, the Pioneer Building was designed by architect Elmer Fisher, who designed several of the historic district's new buildings following the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. ()

Completed: 1892 (133 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalFloors: 6Coordinates: 47°36'8"N, 122°19'59"W

Address

602 1st AveDowntown Seattle (Pioneer Square)Seattle 98104-2210 United States

Contact

+1 206-624-1164

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Day trips

Pioneer Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Pub, Smith Tower, Pioneer Square totem pole, Pioneer Square.

~240 ftE
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
~260 ftE
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
2 min walk • The Smith Tower, a historic skyscraper gracing the Seattle skyline, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architectural ambition. Erected in 1914, this 38-story building was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, reaching a height of 148 meters.
~270 ftW
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle
2 min walk • The Pioneer Square totem pole stands as a unique landmark in the heart of Seattle, United States, steeped in history and cultural significance. This totem pole, located in the city's Pioneer Square neighborhood, is a prominent feature and a nod to the rich indigenous...
~840 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square, Park
Pioneer Square, Seattle
5 min walk • Pioneer Square is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of Downtown Seattle, Washington, US. It was once the heart of the city: Seattle's founders settled there in 1852, following a brief six-month settlement at Alki Point on the far side of Elliott Bay.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
12 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~550 ftE
Monuments and statues
Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle
3 min walk • Prefontaine Fountain is a fountain by Carl Frelinghuysen Gould, installed at Prefontaine Place, a small park in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington, near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
13 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
10 min walk • The Nippon Kan Theatre is a former Japanese theater in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located in the Kobe Park Building at 628 S. Washington Street, in the former Japantown section of Seattle's International District.
~620 ftS
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Occidental Park, also referred to as Occidental Square and Occidental Mall, is a 0.6 acre public park located in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington.
~960 ftNE
City hall
Seattle City Hall, Seattle
5 min walk • Seattle City Hall is the home of the offices of the mayor and city council of Seattle, Washington, located between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue in the downtown area of the city. Most city departments have their offices in the nearby Seattle Municipal Tower.
~260 ftSW
Victorian architecture
Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle
2 min walk • The Pioneer Square Pergola is a cast iron and glass pergola in Pioneer Square, a park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It was built in 1909 to shelter passengers waiting for cable cars on the James Street and Yesler Way lines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pioneer Building open?

Pioneer Building is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Pioneer Building?

Nearby attractions include Seattle Underground, Seattle (2 min walk), Smith Tower, Seattle (2 min walk), Howard House, Seattle (2 min walk), Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Pioneer Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pioneer Building:

Bus

2nd Ave & James St • Lines: 101, 102, 143, 150, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 577, 578 (1 min walk)
2nd Ave & Cherry St • Lines: 111, 114, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 550, 554, 594 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
International District/Chinatown • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (4 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (4 min walk)

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (6 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (9 min walk)

Ferry

West Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi • Lines: 339, West Seattle-Seattle (8 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (9 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (9 min walk)
Westlake Center (18 min walk)