Pioneer Building, Commercial office building in Pioneer Square, Seattle, US.
The Pioneer Building features red brick, terra cotta, and cast iron construction across six floors at the corner of First Avenue and James Street.
Henry Yesler commissioned architect Elmer Fisher to design this structure after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, completing construction in 1892.
During the 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, the Pioneer Building housed 48 mining companies, marking its central role in Seattle's economic development.
Located at 600 1st Avenue, the building currently operates as a commercial space with private offices and co-working areas for small businesses.
The structure originally included a seventh-floor tower room above the entrance, which was removed following earthquake damage in 1949.
Location: Seattle
Inception: 1892
Architects: Elmer H. Fisher
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 6
Part of: Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole
GPS coordinates: 47.60222,-122.33361
Latest update: May 22, 2025 21:04
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