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Colman Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Colman Building

On the National Register since 197254 years
Listed 1972Seattle

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About Colman Building

Colman Building, at 811 1st Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 16, 1972. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. 20 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isBuilding in Washington, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗
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811 1st Ave., Seattle · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Colman Building

Is Colman Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 16, 1972 (Register number 72001272).

Is Colman Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pioneer Building, Pergola, and Totem Pole, 0.1 miles away.

Can you visit Colman Building?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Colman Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75612400 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.