Pioneer Hall, Seattle
historic place
Pioneer Hall, a historic place in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood, was erected in 1910. The building stands on land donated by Judge and Mrs. John McGilvra, near the western shore of Lake Washington. Construction was made possible by a $20,000 bequest from Sarah Loretta Denny, whose family helped found Seattle in 1851. The hall was dedicated on June 7, 1910. Its purpose was to serve as a meeting place for the Pioneer Association and other groups, preserving the memories of early pioneer families. It functions as a depository and museum for historical memorabilia and houses a genealogical database and library. The Pioneer Association of the State of Washington, which uses the hall, was incorporated in 1895. Pioneer Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1970. This two-story red brick building continues to connect present generations with the history of Washington's early settlers.