Key Bank Center

Key Bank Center is a tall office building in downtown Tacoma that rises roughly 71 meters (233 feet) with 16 floors. The structure is notable for its exterior walls clad in light-colored marble that creates a striking appearance along the city's main streets.

The building opened in 1911 as Washington state's tallest structure, a distinction it held until 1914 when the Smith Tower in Seattle surpassed it. This brief period of prominence reflected Tacoma's role as the Pacific Northwest's leading business hub at that time.

The structure represents the banking sector expansion in the Pacific Northwest during the early 1900s, when Tacoma emerged as a financial center.

The building sits on Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma and is easy to reach from surrounding streets. You can view the exterior clearly from street level without needing special access or advance planning.

The marble cladding comes from quarries in Alaska, a rare material choice for buildings in the Pacific Northwest. This distinctive selection sets it apart from other office towers of its era.

Location: Washington

Inception: 1911

Architects: Frederick Heath

Floors above the ground: 16

Elevators: 3

GPS coordinates: 47.25260,-122.43800

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06