DeWitt-Seitz Building, commercial building in Duluth, Minnesota
The DeWitt-Seitz Building is an eight-story factory from 1909 built in Chicago School style, located on Duluth's waterfront in Canal Park. It features straight lines and strong brick walls typical of this design, and today houses shops, restaurants, and offices across its multiple levels.
The building was constructed in 1909 for the DeWitt-Seitz Company, which stored furniture and manufactured mattresses, making it part of Duluth's harbor trade. After the furniture business declined in the 1960s, it was converted into a marketplace with shops and offices, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The building is named after the company that occupied it in 1909 and reflects how local trading businesses shaped Duluth's identity. Today, the shops and restaurants inside keep that connection to the city's working past alive while serving modern visitors.
The building is located in Canal Park and is easily accessible on foot. The lower floors with shops and restaurants are open to visitors, while the upper levels are primarily used for offices.
The building was designed by architect John Wangenstein following the straightforward style of Louis Sullivan, making it a subtle example of this influential architectural movement. This connection to Sullivan's approach is often overlooked, though it sets the building apart from other warehouses.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
