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Immaculate Conception Church

Visit Immaculate Conception Church at 820 18th Ave in the Minor neighborhood, an official City of Seattle landmark since 1977, then stroll on to several other designated sites just steps away.

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Frequently asked questions

Immaculate Conception Church is at 820 18th Ave in the Minor neighborhood, which is part of Seattle's Central Area.

Yes. The church was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 1977 and is City Landmark number 123, made official by Ordinance 106142.

Old Fire Station #23 is under 0.1 mile away, and the Considine House/Cohen House/Immaculate Conception Convent is about 0.1 mile away. The Providence Hospital 1910 Bldg and the Twenty-third Ave Houses Group are also within 0.3 mile.

Firehouse Mini Park is under 0.1 mile away, and Spring Street Mini Park and T.T. Minor Playground are each about 0.2 mile from the church.

The full guide

Protected buildings and small parks line a short walk through the Central Area, and Immaculate Conception Church anchors the route. This officially designated City of Seattle landmark stands at 820 18th Ave in the Minor neighborhood, and the city recognized it in 1977. If Seattle's preserved places draw you in, plan on an easy and rewarding stop here as you explore the neighborhood.

Discover the Church's Landmark Status

Immaculate Conception Church joined the list of designated landmarks in 1977, and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board oversees that list today. Look for it as City Landmark number 123, a designation made official through Ordinance 106142.

That status tells you the city counts the building as an important part of Seattle's heritage. When you are ready for more, browse other protected sites in the full guide to Seattle landmarks.

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Find the Church on 18th Avenue

Head to 820 18th Ave to reach Immaculate Conception Church in Minor, a neighborhood within the larger Central Area district. Spend a little time with our Minor neighborhood guide to get to know more of the surrounding blocks.

Hoping to attend Mass or stop in during visiting hours? Check the times with the church directly before you go.

Walk a Cluster of Landmarks Within a Few Blocks

Designated sites sit unusually close together around the church, so it pairs beautifully with a short walking loop. The distances below are straight-line estimates measured from the church.

  • Old Fire Station #23 (landmark), under 0.1 mi
  • Firehouse Mini Park (park), under 0.1 mi
  • Considine House/Cohen House/Immaculate Conception Convent (landmark), 0.1 mi
  • Providence Hospital 1910 Bldg (landmark), 0.2 mi
  • Spring Street Mini Park (park), 0.2 mi
  • T.T. Minor Playground (park), 0.2 mi
  • Twenty-third Ave Houses Group (landmark), 0.3 mi

Make the former convent your next stop. Also a landmark, it sits just a block away and shares the church's name, so it follows naturally from your visit.