Schoenfeld Building

The Schoenfeld Building is a six-story office structure at the corner of Second Avenue and Pine Street in Downtown Seattle. The building features large plate glass windows, terra cotta ornamental details, and maintains active commercial use with offices on upper floors and a hair salon on the ground level.

The building was completed in 1891 and became the home of Louis Schoenfeld's furniture business, who expanded it into Washington State's largest furniture outlet by 1897. The structure then served different commercial purposes over the following decades, changing hands and tenants as the city evolved.

The building shows design principles that were common in commercial construction during the 1890s, with large windows and clean lines. This style of architecture became a model for business buildings across America at that time.

The building remains accessible during regular business hours since it houses active offices and retail operations. You can view its architectural details from the street and explore the ground floor where the hair salon is located.

After serving as a furniture showroom, the building became home to Central Loan pawnshop, which operated there for more than 60 years until it closed in 2007. This transition reflects how Seattle's Downtown evolved through different commercial eras.

Inception: 1891

Architects: William E. Boone, Thompson & Thompson (architects)

Architectural style: Chicago School

Floors above the ground: 6

GPS coordinates: 47.60528,-122.33611

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02