Fourth and Blanchard Building, Seattle

Name: Fourth and Blanchard Building
Address: 2201 6th Avenue, Seattle, United States

#359 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Fourth and Blanchard Building, also known as the Sedgwick James Building or the Darth Vader building, is a skyscraper located in the Belltown neighborhood just north of downtown Seattle. The high-rise style construction rises to 105 meters and has 25 floors above the ground. Chester L. Lindsey Architects, notable as the architects of the Columbia Center, designed the building. The building holds commercial office space. It is located in the Denny Regrade, on the site of what was once the highest point of Denny Hill, and is about one hundred feet taller than the peak of the former hill. ()

Completed: 1979 (45 years ago)Floors: 25Coordinates: 47°36'52"N, 122°20'35"W

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2201 6th AvenueDowntown Seattle (Belltown)Seattle United States

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Day trips

Fourth and Blanchard Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westlake Center, Victor Steinbrueck Park, Cinerama, Chief Seattle Sculpture.

~1740 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
9 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~1590 ftS
Park, View point
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle
8 min walk • Victor Steinbrueck Park is a 0.8 acre park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States, located just northwest of Pike Place Market overlooking Elliott Bay.
~500 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinerama, Seattle
3 min walk • The Seattle Cinerama Theatre is a landmark movie theater in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located in the city's Belltown neighborhood, it is one of only three movie theaters in the world still capable of showing three-panel Cinerama films.
~1700 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Chief Seattle Sculpture, Seattle
9 min walk • An outdoor life-size sculpture of Chief Seattle by local artist James Wehn is installed in Tilikum Place in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.
~1350 ftSE
Monuments and statues
McGraw Square, Seattle
7 min walk • McGraw Square is a small plaza and streetcar stop in the Denny Triangle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The 0.01-acre park, one of the smallest in the city park system, is named for and features a statue of former King County Sheriff and Governor of Washington John Harte McGraw.
~1130 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Moore Theatre, Seattle
6 min walk • Moore Theatre is an 1,800-seat performing arts venue in Seattle, Washington, United States, located two blocks away from Pike Place Market at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Virginia Street.
~1510 ftE
Park
Westlake Square, Seattle
8 min walk • Westlake Square is a 0.01-acre park in Seattle, Washington, adjacent to Westin Seattle. It was formerly a combination streetcar stop and underground comfort station. The former comfort station was demolished and filled in 1964.
~1700 ftNW
Nightlife, Restaurant
The 5 Point Cafe, Seattle
9 min walk • The 5 Point Cafe is a bar and 24-hour cafe in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, owned by Dave Meinert. It is located by Tilikum Place and is open since 1929. It is considered the oldest drinking establishment in the neighborhood and has received accolades from local media for being one of the best dive bars in the city.
~900 ftN
Tower
Insignia Towers, Seattle
5 min walk • The Insignia Towers, also known as 2301 6th Avenue and formerly as the Embassy Development Project, are a pair of 41-story residential skyscrapers in the Denny Regrade neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The buildings are mainly residential condominiums with lower-level shops.
~940 ftS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Northwest Woodworkers Gallery, Seattle
5 min walk • Northwest Woodworkers Gallery in downtown Seattle, is the oldest and largest woodworking cooperative in the United States. Started in 1980 in the Pioneer Square neighborhood by a small group of studio furniture craftsmen, the gallery has grown and fostered the resurgence of the Northwest Crafts movement.
~1720 ftNE
Library
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, Seattle
9 min walk • The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library is a specialized public library in Seattle, Washington, US, serving individuals in the State of Washington who are unable to read standard print material. It is administered by the Washington State Library.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fourth and Blanchard Building?

Nearby attractions include Seattle Glassblowing Studio, Seattle (2 min walk), Bell Street Park, Seattle (3 min walk), McLeod Residence, Seattle (4 min walk), Modern, Seattle (4 min walk).

How to get to Fourth and Blanchard Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fourth and Blanchard Building:

Bus

Blanchard St & 4th Ave • Lines: 40 (1 min walk)
Lenora St & 4th Ave • Lines: 27, 37, 554 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (4 min walk)
3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (17 min walk)

Tram

Westlake & 7th • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (7 min walk)
Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (8 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (9 min walk)
Seattle Center (15 min walk)

Light rail

Westlake • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Victoria, Seattle-Winslow (23 min walk)
Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (17 min walk)