Hewitt Avenue Historic District

Hewitt Avenue Historic District is a historic area in downtown Everett featuring 42 buildings that display commercial and social architecture from the 1890s through the 1950s. The structures occupy several blocks along Hewitt Avenue and contain various businesses, offices, and community spaces.

The area was founded by Henry Hewitt, an English-born land speculator who moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1888 and acquired land in the region with backing from John D. Rockefeller. The district grew into an important commercial center with significant labor movement activities in subsequent decades.

Speaker's Corner at the intersection of Wetmore and Hewitt Avenues served as a gathering place for public addresses and labor movement meetings in the early 1900s. People came to this spot to voice their concerns and stand together for workers' rights.

The district spans across Wetmore, Rockefeller, Oakes, and Lombard Avenues, offering plenty of ground to explore at a comfortable pace. The buildings are situated on fairly level terrain and are readily accessible on foot.

The Labor Temple, built in 1930 during economic hardship, displays the architectural work of C. Ferris White and stands as a symbol of worker organization. The building preserves the craftsmanship and resolve of that era for visitors to see today.

Location: Washington

GPS coordinates: 47.97920,-122.20500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40