Exchange Building (Seattle) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Exchange Building |
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| Alternative names | United Exchange Building |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 821 Second Avenue Seattle, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°36′15″N 122°20′05″W / 47.604254°N 122.334814°W |
| Completed | 1930 |
| Owner | Beacon Capital Partners = |
| Height | |
| Roof | 83.82 m (275.0 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 23 |
| Floor area | 27,549 m2 (296,530 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Graham & Associates Mithun Architects |
| Main contractor | Turner Construction |
| Designated: | April 16, 1990 |
The Exchange Building is a tall, historic office building in Seattle, Washington. It has 23 floors and stands about 84 meters (275 feet) high. This building was finished in 1930. It is a great example of the Art Deco style. It was first designed to be the home of the Seattle Stock Exchange.
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A Look at the Exchange Building
The Exchange Building is located in the main business area of Seattle. It was designed by a company called John Graham & Associates. This building is known for its Art Deco style. Art Deco was a popular design style in the 1920s and 1930s. It uses bold geometric shapes and fancy decorations.
Who Designed It?
John Graham was an architect born in England. He designed many famous buildings in Seattle. Besides the Exchange Building, he also designed the downtown Frederick & Nelson store. That building is now a Nordstrom. He also designed the downtown Bon Marché, which is now a Macy's. Another building he designed was the Dexter Horton Building.
A Tall Building for Its Time
When the Exchange Building was completed in 1930, it was very impressive. It was the second-tallest skyscraper in the United States made of reinforced concrete. This means it was built using concrete with steel bars inside to make it extra strong.
Who Used the Building?
Many important businesses had offices in the Exchange Building. In the early days, it housed many of Seattle's commodity market exchanges. These are places where people buy and sell things like crops or metals. Big companies like General Electric and Standard Oil also had offices there.
Later, companies like Pacific Northwest Bell and King County Metro used the building. Today, major companies like Slalom Consulting, Deloitte Digital, and Nuance Communications have offices in the Exchange Building.
Special Recognition
The Exchange Building has received special honors. On April 20, 1990, it was given "Landmark status." This means the building is considered historically important. It is protected so its special features can be kept for the future.
In 2002, the Exchange Building won an important award. It was named "Office Building of the Year" by the Building Owners and Managers Association. This award shows that it is a well-managed and high-quality office building.
Images for kids
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The Exchange Building, seen from across the street.
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A view of the building's narrower side.
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