Washington Athletic Club, Private athletic club in Downtown Seattle, United States.
The Washington Athletic Club rises 21 floors above the intersection of 6th Avenue and Union Street, featuring modern fitness facilities and social spaces.
Established in 1930 during the Great Depression, the building cost $2.5 million to construct and showcased Art Deco architectural elements by Sherwood D. Ford.
The club maintains strong connections to Olympic sports, with its sixth-floor swimming pool named after three-time gold medalist Helene Madison from the 1932 games.
Members gain access to extensive fitness areas, including a 25-yard pool, basketball court, running track, handball courts, and specialized exercise studios.
The facility houses the Inn at the WAC, a 109-room hotel occupying the top ten floors of this athletic and social establishment.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1930
Floors above the ground: 21
Elevators: 5
GPS coordinates: 47.60980,-122.33400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:41
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