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Stroll past landmark churches, a music history hall and a community garden tended since 1995 in Minor, a small neighborhood in Seattle's Central Area. Here is what city records show to help you plan your walk.

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This guide covers the Minor neighborhood of the Central Area as named in city records, not specific Minor Avenue addresses. Check a map or the business at that address to confirm its location.

Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Jimi Hendrix all played the upstairs stage at Washington Hall, a 1907 fraternal hall that is now an events and performance space.

The City of Seattle designated Immaculate Conception Church a landmark in 1977.

Squire Park P-Patch has 35 plots and has been part of Seattle's community gardening program since 1995.

About Minor

Landmark churches, a century-old hall with a storied music stage and a community garden tended since 1995 shape the character of this corner of the city. Minor is a small Seattle neighborhood in the Central Area, and it rewards an unhurried walk. If you searched for 515 Minor Ave Seattle WA 98104, keep in mind that a street address is not the same as the neighborhood, so confirm any specific address with a map or the business directly before you go.

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This guide follows the Minor neighborhood as City of Seattle records name it, rather than the individual buildings or offices along Minor Avenue. If you are heading to a clinic, office or suite at a Minor Avenue address, check that business's own website for its location and hours.

The Landmarks That Shape Minor

Several places here carry official city landmark status, and together they make Minor a rewarding stroll if Seattle's religious and cultural history draws you in. Plan your route around them and let the neighborhood unfold between stops.

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Washington Hall and Its Music Legacy

Start with Washington Hall, built in 1907 as a fraternal hall and now an events and performance space. Picture the upstairs stage where Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Jimi Hendrix once performed. Programming changes, so check the hall's official channels to see what is coming up during your visit.

Two Historic Churches

Head to 18th Avenue to see Immaculate Conception Church, which became a city landmark in 1977. It anchors a small cluster of historic sites that city records list nearby, including the Considine House, Cohen House and Immaculate Conception Convent.

Continue to Mount Zion Baptist Church on Reverend Dr. S. McKinney Avenue, another officially designated landmark. Both churches are home to active congregations, so be respectful of services when you stop to admire the buildings.

More Historic Sites to Seek Out

Keep an eye out for other historic properties on the city's list as you wander. These include the Providence Hospital 1910 Building, Old Fire Station #23, the Coca Cola Bottling Plant, the East Pine Substation, Yesler Houses and Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ, and the records also name the People's Wall.

Parks and Gardens for a Breather

Instead of one large park, Minor offers a scattering of small green spaces that are perfect for a short pause mid-walk. City records list T.T. Minor Playground, 12th Ave Square Park, McGilvra Place and several mini parks on Spruce Street, Spring Street and at the Firehouse site.

Wander over to Squire Park P-Patch on 14th Avenue, a 35-plot community garden that has been part of Seattle's community gardening program since 1995. Gardeners tend the plots, so stay on the paths if you stop to take a look.

Planning Your Walk

Treat Minor as a walking neighborhood for history and architecture. Begin at the landmark churches, make your way to Washington Hall, then wind down at one of the parks or the garden. Hours and access for any site can change, so check official sources before you set out.

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