Eagles Auditorium Building, Historic theater and office building in downtown Seattle, United States.
The Eagles Auditorium Building is an office structure with Renaissance Revival architecture located at the corner of Seventh and Union Street in downtown Seattle. The building features detailed terracotta exteriors and currently houses two performance spaces, a cabaret venue, and 44 residential apartments following its 1996 renovation.
The building opened in 1925 and originally served as the national headquarters for the Fraternal Order of Eagles. It was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, acknowledging its architectural and historical importance.
The location hosted Martin Luther King Jr. during his only Seattle visit in 1961, with a bronze bust near the Allen Theatre entrance commemorating this moment. This connection to civil rights history remains visible to visitors today through this tribute.
The building is accessible to visitors interested in attending performances at the spaces or visiting the cabaret venue. Its central location at the corner of Seventh and Union Street makes it easy to reach by public transportation or on foot, and it fits conveniently into downtown exploration.
Between 1967 and 1968, the Grateful Dead performed eight concerts at this venue during its active period as a major music hall. This series of performances remains a lesser-known chapter in Seattle's music history that many visitors overlook.
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