Capitol Hill United Methodist Church: Seattle Landmark 82

Frequently asked questions

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church is at 128 16th Ave E in Seattle, in the Stevens neighborhood of the Capitol Hill district.

The church was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 1977 through Ordinance 106144. It is landmark number 82.

The Anhalt Apartment Building, La Quinta and 1st Church of Christ, Scientist are all under 0.1 mile away. The Hillcrest Apartment Building is about 0.1 mile away, and the Gaslight Inn / Singerman House is about 0.2 mile away.

Yes. Williams Place is under 0.1 mile from the church, and Seven Hills Park and the Howell Collective community garden are each about 0.1 mile away.

The blocks around 16th Avenue East hold one of the densest clusters of protected buildings on Capitol Hill, and a church sits at their heart. Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, at 128 16th Ave E in the Stevens neighborhood, is an official City of Seattle landmark, designated in 1977 as landmark number 82. Several other landmarks stand within a short walk, so it makes a natural starting point for exploring the hill.

A place on the city's landmark list

The church joined the city's official roster in 1977, when the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board designated it through Ordinance 106144. As landmark number 82, it ranks among the earlier properties Seattle chose to protect, a good detail to keep in mind as you take in the building from the street.

Curious how it compares with other designated sites around town? Browse the full list of Seattle landmarks and start planning your next stop.

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Walk the landmarks of 16th Avenue East

Few churches share their blocks with so many protected neighbors. Stroll no more than about a tenth of a mile and you can reach:

Anhalt Apartment Building, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
La Quinta, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
1st Church of Christ, Scientist, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
Hillcrest Apartment Building, a landmark about 0.1 mile away

Stretch your legs a little farther, about 0.2 mile, to reach the Gaslight Inn / Singerman House, another designated landmark. Strung together, these stops turn the streets around the church into an easy, rewarding short architecture walk.

Find green space nearby

Pair your walk with a breather outdoors, because small green spots sit just steps away. Williams Place, a park, is under 0.1 mile from the church, while Seven Hills Park and the Howell Collective community garden are each about 0.1 mile away.

Explore Stevens and greater Capitol Hill

Stevens belongs to Capitol Hill, a dense residential district just east of downtown Seattle. Head to Broadway, the district's main commercial street, or wander the Pike-Pine corridor, known for its coffee shops, bars and music venues.

Getting here is simple. Capitol Hill station on the Link 1 Line sits along Broadway south of John Street, connecting the hill with downtown and the University of Washington, and King County Metro runs several bus routes through the district. For more on the surrounding streets, dip into our Stevens neighborhood guide.

Before you go

The church is a working part of a residential neighborhood, so plan to admire it from the sidewalk unless you have confirmed current access. Check with the church directly for any hours or visitor details before your visit.