1411 Fourth Avenue Building
historic place
The 1411 Fourth Avenue Building in Seattle, Washington, is a significant historic place. This Art Deco skyscraper was completed in 1928, designed by architect Robert C. Reamer. Its construction took only seven months, a record for a building of its size at the time, and cost $1.1 million. The building has 15 stories and a basement. Originally, its street level housed railroad and steamship lines, establishing the corner of Fourth Avenue and Union Street as a city transportation center. The 1411 Fourth Avenue Building was designated a Seattle Landmark on October 16, 1989. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1991. This building remains important for its Art Deco architecture and its historical contribution to Seattle's development.