UW Tower facts for kids
Quick facts for kids UW Tower |
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UW Tower pictured in 2010
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| Alternative names | Safeco Plaza Safeco Building |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Location | 4333 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°39′39″N 122°18′53″W / 47.660755°N 122.314673°W |
| Completed | 1975 |
| Owner | University of Washington |
| Height | |
| Roof | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 22 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | NBBJ |
The UW Tower is a tall office building in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was finished in 1975. This 22-story building is the main office for the University of Washington. It stands about 99 meters (325 feet) tall. This makes it the tallest building in Seattle outside the downtown area.
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History of the UW Tower
From Safeco to the University of Washington
The tower was first built for a company called Safeco Insurance. It was known as Safeco Plaza or the Safeco Building. Safeco used it as their main office for many years.
In 2006, the University of Washington bought the building from Safeco. They paid $130 million for it. Safeco moved out a year later, and the university moved in. The university also bought other buildings and parking areas nearby as part of the deal.
What's Inside the Tower?
Who Works at UW Tower?
Even though the UW Tower is mostly used for office work, many different parts of the University of Washington have offices there. This includes departments that handle medical sciences.
Some of the main groups working in the tower are:
- UW Information Technology (UW-IT), which helps with computers and internet for the university.
- The UW Payroll Office, which handles payments for university staff.
- University Advancement, which helps raise money for the university.
- Professional and Continuing Education, which offers classes for adults.
Gallery
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UW Tower with Mount Baker in the background
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UW Tower in 2009
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Hotel Deca (left) and UW Tower (right)
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UW Tower pictured from Lake Union
