United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House
United States Post Office, Courthouse, and Custom House, Federal courthouse at 3rd Avenue and Union Street, Seattle, United States.
The three-story Beaux-Arts building presented a U-shaped layout with a central courtyard, providing natural illumination to interior office spaces.
Constructed between 1906 and 1909 under James Knox Taylor's supervision, this federal structure marked Seattle's growth as a significant port city.
The building combined three essential government functions: postal services, customs operations, and judicial proceedings in a single administrative center.
Located in downtown Seattle, the structure encouraged commercial development and influenced the northward expansion of business establishments.
The exterior walls consisted of Tenino sandstone and incorporated Corinthian columns, establishing a permanent presence until its demolition in 1959.
Location: Washington
GPS coordinates: 47.67470,-117.40500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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