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Lyon Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Lyon Building

On the National Register since 199531 years
ChicagoListed 1995Seattle

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Lyon Building

Lyon Building, at 607 Third Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 30, 1995. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Chicago, as it does for 4 other Washington listings. 13 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isBuilding in Seattle 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 · 74 MB · National Archives↗
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607 Third Ave., Seattle · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Lyon Building

Is Lyon Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 30, 1995 (Register number 95000806).

Is Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon Building?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 74 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 75612320 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.