Troy Laundry Building

The Troy Laundry Building sits at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Thomas Street, featuring original facade elements from its 1927 construction. The redeveloped Troy Block complex surrounds this historic wall with modern office towers and includes ground-level retail spaces along with an Amazon Go store.

The building served as headquarters for Troy Laundry Company until 1996, when it received Seattle Landmark designation for its industrial heritage. Its preservation reflects Seattle's shift from a manufacturing center to a service-based economy.

The structure shows early industrial design typical of Seattle's manufacturing era, with its original stone front now visible as part of a contemporary office complex. This contrast between the old preserved facade and the modern towers above creates a visible reminder of the city's working past.

The site is located in South Lake Union, a neighborhood with good walkability and pedestrian access around the block. The preserved historic wall is visible from the street and easy to view, even though the surrounding buildings house offices and businesses.

During the 2013 redesign, an unusual strategy preserved the original stone wall by fully exposing it as an architectural feature within the new towers. This demonstrates how old factory facades now serve as design elements in contemporary development projects.