West Seattle Library: A North Admiral City Landmark

Frequently asked questions

The West Seattle Library is at 2306 42nd Av SW in the North Admiral neighborhood of West Seattle.

The City of Seattle designated it a landmark in 2003 through Ordinance 121102. It is listed as Landmark No. 241.

Hours can change, so check with the library directly for current hours before visiting. The West Seattle Branch is listed less than 0.1 mile from the landmark address.

The Admiral Theater is about 0.1 mile away, and the former Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist is about 0.2 mile away. Bloss House, Hiawatha Playfield and the Hainsworth/Gordon House are each about 0.3 mile away.

A Protected Seattle Landmark

Look for the West Seattle Library on the list kept by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, which oversees the city's designated landmarks. It appears there as Landmark No. 241, protected through City Ordinance 121102 in 2003.

That status places the property among the buildings and sites Seattle has formally chosen to protect. To see how it fits alongside the rest of the city's protected places, browse the full guide to Seattle landmarks.

Finding the Library on 42nd Avenue SW

Head to 2306 42nd Av SW in North Admiral, part of the wider West Seattle district, to find the landmark. For a deeper look at the surrounding streets, spend some time with the North Admiral neighborhood guide.

The West Seattle Branch library is listed less than 0.1 mile from this address. Check with the library directly for current West Seattle library hours and services before you set out, since schedules can change.

Walk to Admiral's Other Landmarks

Several more protected sites lie within about a third of a mile of the library, so you can easily string a few of them together on foot. The distances below are straight-line estimates.

Admiral Theater (landmark), about 0.1 mile away
California Place (park), about 0.2 mile away
Sixth Church of Christ, Scientist (former) (landmark), about 0.2 mile away
Bloss House (landmark), about 0.3 mile away
Hiawatha Playfield (landmark and park), about 0.3 mile away
Hainsworth/Gordon House (landmark), about 0.3 mile away

Save time for Hiawatha Playfield, which stands out on this list as both a city park and a designated landmark. Stroll a loop from the library to the Admiral Theater and on to the playfield, and you will cover a good share of the area's protected places in a single outing.