Lester Apartments, Historic apartment complex in Beacon Hill, Seattle, United States
Lester Apartments was a multi-story residential building situated on Beacon Hill's western slope near Boeing Field. The complex offered apartment units across several floors within this Seattle neighborhood.
The building was constructed in 1910 during Mayor Hiram Gill's administration with an original purpose that was later abandoned. It quickly became standard residential housing instead.
The building was originally intended for a different purpose but became regular apartments in the early 1900s, reflecting social changes happening in Seattle at that time. This shift showed how communities adapted their buildings to meet evolving needs.
The location offered convenient access near Boeing Field and attracted workers during World War II seeking housing close to their jobs. Visitors should note that the site no longer exists today.
The structure was destroyed in 1951 when a military aircraft crashed into it, causing a fire that completely consumed the building. This dramatic event marks one of Seattle's lesser-known wartime incidents that changed the neighborhood's landscape forever.
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