Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole
Group of building in Seattle, Washington. Added to the National Register in 1977, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Historic district |
| Address | 5th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle, WA |
| County | King County |
| Listed | May 5, 1977 |
| Listed for | Architecture, Social history |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 77001340 |
| Type of place | group of structures or buildings |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building, 2 structures, 2 objects |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 5th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle, WA |
| Coordinates | 47.6020° N, 122.3339° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Seattle | 191 listed places in Seattle → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · under a mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Seal Rock Campground 27 miles · Falls View Campground 30 miles · Collins Campground 32 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole listed on the National Register?
May 5, 1977. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole?
5th Ave. and Yesler Way, Seattle, King County, Washington. The nearest national park unit is Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, under a mile away.
Source: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
What does the Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole listing include?
The listing counts 5 contributing resources. Those are 1 building, 2 structures, and 2 objects. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Seal Rock Campground, 27 miles away. Falls View Campground is 30 miles away, and Collins Campground is 32 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Sources
Location, dates, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 77001340. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.