University Library: Seattle Landmark on Roosevelt Way NE

Frequently asked questions

University Library is at 5009 Roosevelt Way NE, in the University Heights neighborhood, which is part of the University District.

University Library was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 2003 under Ordinance 121104. It is City landmark number 244.

Fire Station #17 and the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and Rectory are both under 0.1 miles away. University Heights Elementary School is about 0.2 miles away, and the Wilsonian Apartments are about 0.3 miles away.

Yes. The University District Farmers Market is about 0.2 miles from University Library.

A Place on the City Landmark List

Look for University Library under City landmark number 244. Its protection comes from Ordinance 121104, passed when the building was designated in 2003. The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board records that designation, and it is published through City of Seattle mapping data.

Landmark status means the City has formally recognized this property as part of Seattle's shared history. Curious how it compares with other protected sites? Browse the full list of Seattle landmarks and start sketching out your next stop.

Walk a Landmark Cluster in University Heights

University Library stands in one of the denser groupings of designated buildings in this part of the city. Stroll less than a tenth of a mile and you reach two more City landmarks, Fire Station #17 and the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and Rectory. University Heights Elementary School, also a landmark, is about 0.2 miles away, while the Wilsonian Apartments sit roughly 0.3 miles off.

All of this makes the area a natural fit for a short self-guided walk focused on historic architecture. To explore the surrounding streets in more detail, head to our University Heights neighborhood guide.

More to See Within a Short Walk

University Branch library, under 0.1 miles away
University Playground, a park under 0.1 miles away
University Heights community garden, about 0.2 miles away
University District Farmers Market, about 0.2 miles away

Plan Your Stop on Roosevelt Way NE

Every place listed above lies within about a third of a mile, so University Library pairs easily with a visit to the farmers market or some time at the playground. Keep in mind that these distances are straight-line measurements, and actual walking routes may run a little longer.

For details on the landmark designation itself, turn to the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, the official source.