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Times Square Building
Location 414 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington
Area 64,516 square feet (5,993.7 m2)
Built 1912
Architect Charles Bebb and Carl Freylinghausen Gould
Architectural style Beaux-Arts
Restored 1992
NRHP reference No. 83003346
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Significant dates
Added to NRHP January 27, 1983

The Times Square Building is a special landmark building in Seattle, Washington. It used to be called the Times Building. This building was finished in 1916. For many years, it was home to the Seattle Times newspaper. The newspaper staff worked there until 1930.

The building is located at 414 Olive Way. It's quite unique because streets surround it on all sides. These streets are 4th Avenue, Olive Way, Stewart Street, and 5th Avenue. The building has a beautiful Beaux-Arts style. It also has a cool flatiron shape, like an old iron. It stands five stories tall.

Discovering the Times Square Building

The Times Square Building is a very important part of Seattle's history. It has been recognized for its special design and past.

Who Designed This Cool Building?

Two famous architects from Seattle designed the Times Square Building. Their names were Charles Bebb and Carl Freylinghausen Gould. They created its unique look.

Why Is It a Landmark?

The Times Square Building is considered a historic landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's a nationally important historic site. The city of Seattle also named it a city landmark in 1984. This helps protect its history and design for the future.

Old Seattle Times Building 01
The Times Square Building in Seattle.
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