Triangle Building, Historic building in Pike Place Market, Seattle, United States
The Triangle Building is a commercial structure within Pike Place Market in Seattle with an unusual triangular footprint. The building spans multiple floors and uses its tight space creatively to provide functional areas for businesses.
The building was constructed in 1910 as a hotel featuring guest rooms and a ground-level saloon serving early customers. This original purpose shaped the early character of the Pike Place Market during the 1900s.
This structure reflects how Pike Place Market evolved, hosting different businesses over time including lodging, dining, and shipping services. Each use tells a story about what the neighborhood needed and how people moved through this tight urban space.
The building sits in the center of Pike Place Market and serves as a natural junction between different areas. Visitors find it easily accessible on foot, surrounded by shops and pathways.
Despite its tiny ground footprint, the building operated for decades as a fully functional multi-story business space. This efficiency reveals how early market buildings adapted to tight urban conditions in creative ways.
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