United Shopping Tower, Seattle

Name: United Shopping Tower
Address: 217 Pine Street, Seattle, United States

#294 among attractions in Seattle

Skyscraper, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Olympic Tower, originally known as the United Shopping Tower, then the Northwestern Mutual Insurance Building, and later, the Olympic Savings Tower, is a historic 12-story office tower located in Seattle, Washington and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally built in 1929 at the Southwest corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street for the United Pacific Corporation under the control of Seattle investment firm Drumheller, Ehrlichman and White. It was designed by Henry Bittman who would also design additions to the building in 1939. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 47°36'37"N, 122°20'20"W

Address

217 Pine StreetDowntown Seattle (Seattle Central Business District)Seattle United States

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Day trips

United Shopping Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder, Westlake Park.

~980 ftS
Spacious home for modern and historic work
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...
~760 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
4 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...
~660 ftSW
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
~540 ftNE
Park, Light rail
Westlake Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seattle, Westlake Park serves as a verdant oasis in the heart of the city's downtown area. This compact, yet inviting public space is a central hub of social interaction and urban life, providing a welcoming retreat for...
~1230 ftW
Park, View point
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle
6 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.
~970 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
5 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~980 ftN
Monuments and statues
McGraw Square, Seattle
5 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.
~690 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
4 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.
~1010 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, B. Marcus Priteca
Coliseum Theater, Seattle
5 min walk • The Coliseum Theater, a former cinema in Seattle, Washington, opened January 8, 1916. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and is also an official Seattle city landmark. Designed by B.
~920 ftNE
Street
Pine Street, Seattle
5 min walk • Pine Street is a major east–west street in Seattle, Washington, United States. It travels parallel to Pike Street between Downtown Seattle and the retail core to Capitol Hill, the Central District, and Madrona.
~680 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Moore Theatre, Seattle
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to United Shopping Tower?

Nearby attractions include Helios Building, Seattle (2 min walk), The Emerald, Seattle (2 min walk), Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue, Seattle (3 min walk), 2nd and Pike, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to United Shopping Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to United Shopping Tower:

Bus

3rd Ave & Pine St • Lines: 120, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 21E, 24, 27, 28, 33, 37, 40, 5, 55, 56, 57, 62 (2 min walk)
2nd Ave & Stewart St • Lines: 111, 114, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 29, 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 554, 577, 578, 594 (2 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (4 min walk)
Seattle Center (23 min walk)

Light rail

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

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (5 min walk)
3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (8 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (6 min walk)
Westlake & Thomas • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (20 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (10 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (15 min walk)