King Street Station
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Identification
Name
King Street Station
Emporis Building Number
119492
Location
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Technical Data
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Height (architectural)
75.29 m
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Renovation end
2007
Structure in General
Construction type
building with towers
Current status
existing [completed]Architectural style
renaissance revival
Official website
Usages
Main usages
rail stationFeatures and Amenities
National landmark
Facts
A complete rejuvenation of the entire complex was proposed in 2001, but this plan has been put on hold as the financial difficulties of Amtrak have worsened. |
Seattle's commuter rail "Sounder" also uses King Street Station. |
Closely modeled after the campanile at the Piazza de San Marco in Venice, Italy. |
In 1902 railroad companies Great Northern and Northern Pacific agreed to build a mile long tunnel under downtown Seattle and a new terminal. |
Opened May 10, 1906. |
Designed by the architects who also designed New York's Grand Central Station. |
Listed on National Register of Historic Places 1973. |
Renovations to the common rooms, terrazzo flooring, ornate high ceilings, classical columns at a cost of over $16 million were completed in early 2006. |
This is the Seattle station for Amtrak trains. |
When it opened the tower was the tallest building in the city. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: Reed & Stem Other companies: Biwell Construction Company |