Howard House, Seattle

#371 among attractions in Seattle

Museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

Howard House was a contemporary art gallery located in the historic Pioneer Square District in Downtown Seattle. From its inception in 1997 to its closing on June 12, 2010, the gallery fostered the careers of several local, national and international artists. Billy Howard, the gallery's owner, cited slow business as the basis for the decision. ()

Coordinates: 47°36'9"N, 122°20'2"W

Address

612 1st AvenueDowntown Seattle (Pioneer Square)Seattle United States

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Howard House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~490 ftE
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
3 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...
~510 ftE
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
3 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.
~150 ftS
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle
1 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...
~1000 ftSE
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 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
11 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~800 ftE
Monuments and statues
Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle
4 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
12 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
11 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.
~730 ftS
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
4 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.
0.5 miNW
Ferris wheel, Theme park, Amusement park
Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle
13 min walk • The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012.
~200 ftS
Victorian architecture
Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle
1 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Howard House?

Nearby attractions include Seattle Underground, Seattle (1 min walk), Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle (1 min walk), Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle (1 min walk), Pioneer Building, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Howard House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Howard House:

Bus

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)
2nd Ave & James St • Lines: 101, 102, 143, 150, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 577, 578 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
University Street • 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 (6 min walk)

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (6 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (11 min walk)

Ferry

West Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi • Lines: 339, West Seattle-Seattle (7 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (7 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (10 min walk)
Westlake Center (18 min walk)