Victorian House: Seattle Landmark No. 158 in Atlantic

Frequently asked questions

Victorian House is at 1414 S Washington St in the Atlantic neighborhood, which is part of Seattle's Central Area.

Victorian House was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 1979 under ordinance number 108225. It is landmark number 158.

Seattle Buddhist Church is under 0.1 mi away, and Washington Hall is about 0.1 mi away. Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, Victorian Row Apartment Building and Seattle Japanese Language School are each about 0.2 mi away.

The designation comes through the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, part of the City of Seattle's landmark program.

How it became a city landmark

Victorian House earned its status through the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, which reviews places considered important to the city's heritage. The designation became official in 1979 under ordinance number 108225, and that record lists the property as landmark number 158.

To see how it fits among the rest of the city's protected sites, browse our guide to all landmarks in Seattle and start sketching out a wider route.

Landmarks a short stroll away

Victorian House is one of several designated landmarks clustered within a few blocks, so you can see a lot without walking far. Set out from 1414 S Washington St and you will find these neighbors at the following straight-line distances:

Seattle Buddhist Church (landmark), under 0.1 miles
Washington Hall (landmark), 0.1 miles
Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center (landmark), 0.2 miles
Victorian Row Apartment Building (landmark), 0.2 miles
Seattle Japanese Language School (landmark), 0.2 miles

Green stops nearby

Two community gardens are close at hand if you want a green break between buildings. Squire Park is about 0.1 miles away, and Hinoki is about 0.3 miles from the house.

Plan your walk through Atlantic

Treat Victorian House as one point on a loop through the Atlantic neighborhood rather than a destination on its own. Pair it with the Victorian Row Apartment Building and Washington Hall for a compact look at the area's designated buildings.

When you are ready to explore the surrounding blocks, head to our Atlantic neighborhood guide.