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Norton Building
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Location within downtown Seattle
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Location801 2nd Ave
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Coordinates 47°36′14″N122°20′06″W / 47.604°N 122.335°W / 47.604; -122.335
OpenedOctober 30, 1959
Cost$12 million
OwnerNorthwest Building LLC
Technical details
Floor count17 (excluding 4 story base)
Design and construction
Architect(s) Bindon & Wright, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
DesignatedApril 6, 2009 [1]
References
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The Norton Building is a post-World War II office building in the International Style, located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Built on a sloping lot with the foundation of a large granite base, the building rises 17 stories above the city.

Contents

It is notable as one of the first post-World War II private office buildings in the city and among the first in the country to use pre-stressed concrete construction. [4] Furthermore, its Modernism contrasts with the neighboring Exchange Building which is in the Art Deco style.

The Norton Building was constructed on the site of the Haller Building, which was built in 1889 and was demolished in 1957. The new tower opened on October 30, 1959. [5] [6] The Norton Building was designated as a city landmark by the Seattle City Council in 2009. [1]

Tenants

The Norton Building has housed multiple tenants including LMN Architects, the Puget Sound Business Journal , [7] and Pacific Northern Airlines. [8] The building's 17th floor was also home to the member-only Harbor Club, which peaked at 1,000 members in the 1990s and closed on December 31, 2015. [9] The building has sweeping views of the city and Puget Sound region.

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