Maritime Building: Seattle Landmark on Western Avenue

Frequently asked questions

The Maritime Building is at 911 Western Ave, in the Central Business District, which is part of Seattle's Downtown district.

Yes. The Maritime Building is an officially designated City of Seattle landmark, listed as landmark number 334 by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.

The Maritime Building was designated through City of Seattle Ordinance 125419.

Within about a tenth of a mile are Pier 54, Fire Station #5 and the Colman Building, along with the National Building, Globe Building, Beebe Building and Hotel Cecil from the 1st Avenue Groups/Waterfront Center designation.

The Maritime Building's Landmark Status

The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board keeps the city's list of designated landmarks, and the Maritime Building holds its place there as number 334. City of Seattle Ordinance 125419 made that designation official.

A landmark designation is the city's formal way of saying a property is worth protecting. To see where the Maritime Building fits among the rest, browse the full list of all designated landmarks in Seattle and start sketching out your route.

Stroll a Cluster of Landmarks Around Western Avenue

Few Seattle addresses have this many protected neighbors so close at hand. Within roughly a tenth of a mile of the Maritime Building, you can walk to:

Pier 54, a designated landmark right on the waterfront
Fire Station #5, another city landmark
Colman Building, listed on its own and also as part of the 1st Avenue Groups/Waterfront Center designation
National Building, part of the 1st Avenue Groups/Waterfront Center
Globe Building, part of the same group
Beebe Building, part of the same group
Hotel Cecil, part of the same group

With every site this close, the area is made for a self-guided stroll. Spend a little time on foot and you can take in several landmarks in a single short loop, no car needed between stops.

Plan Your Stop in the Central Business District

The Maritime Building sits in the Central Business District, part of Seattle's Downtown district. For a wider view of the area and what else is nearby, head to the Central Business District neighborhood guide.

Keep in mind that landmark status recognizes the building itself, so the property does not operate as a public attraction. Enjoy it as a building to admire from the street, and check with the property directly before planning to step inside.