Ballard Building

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Ballard Building
Seattle, WA, in April 2023 - 20 (cropped).jpg
The building's exterior in 2023
Ballard Building
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Location Seattle, Washington
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 47°40′8″N122°23′7″W / 47.66889°N 122.38528°W / 47.66889; -122.38528

The Ballard Building is a historic building in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington. It was built by the Fraternal Order of Eagles in the 1920s. [1] [2] The terracotta building has housed a community hospital, restaurants and other businesses. [3]

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References

  1. "Seattle Historical Sites: Summary for 5412 BALLARD AVE / Parcel ID 276770-2855 / Inv # 0". Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.
  2. "Bagdad Comes To Ballard". The Seattle Times. 2007-09-09. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  3. "Ballard Building | Ballard & Discovery Park, Seattle | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2023-05-13.