The Times Building, Seattle
historic place
The Times Building, now known as the Times Square Building, is a historic landmark located in Seattle, Washington. Completed in 1916, this five-story structure stands at 414 Olive Way in King County. It is distinctive for its flatiron shape and Beaux-Arts architectural style. Designed by Seattle architects Bebb and Gould, the building originally served as the home for The Seattle Times newspaper. The newspaper's editorial operations were housed here until 1930. The Times Square Building is uniquely situated, surrounded by 4th Avenue, Olive Way, Stewart Street, and 5th Avenue. Its historical significance has been formally recognized. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The city of Seattle also designated it a city landmark in 1984. The Times Building remains an important example of early 20th-century architecture and its role in Seattle's journalistic history.