Washington State

Architecture of the “U” District, Seattle

The University District, bordering the University of Washington campus, is at once eclectic, colorful, nostalgic, utilitarian, funky, and a tad seedy in parts. This exhibit illustrates representative architecture of the “U” District.

 

click to view image   Gritty gargoyle, University Manor Apartments, 43rd St NE.
click to view image   University Manor Apartments
click to view image   Entrance, Wilsonian Apartments, University Way NE. Built as a 5-star hotel in 1923, the ornate structure is considered among the grander residences of the “U” District.
click to view image   Lobby, Wilsonian Apartments.
click to view image   Interstate 5 over Lake Union inlet.
Photographed from the University Bridge.
click to view image   Franz Lehwalder housing. Two rustic structures offer quality accommodation and a rare patch of green. The dwelling in view was originally a carriage house in the late 1800s.
click to view image   Residence. Built as a single-family home; presently sub-divided into eight flats as per the mailboxes by the door.
click to view image   Ranice Apartments, Brooklyn Ave NE.
click to view image   Along University Way
click to view image   Portage Bay Café
click to view image   Helix-Ellipse Apartments. New construction is rising on the periphery of the “U” District.
click to view image   View from University Motel Suites
click to view image   La Mirada Apartments
click to view image   Dick’s Drive-In. Located down the road in Capitol Hill, time appears to have stood still at this classic eatery. The car is a Volvo P1800 Sport Wagon (1971-1973).
click to view image   Towards Union Bay. Looking to the southeast, with the University Way commercial area in foreground, dorminated on this block by the Malloy Apartments built in 1928. The University of Washington campus lies beyond, with Union Bay skirting the horizon.
click to view image   Apartment building, 42nd St NE.
click to view image   Café Allegro. The oldest café in the “U” District, a cozy and at times boisterous hideaway offering patrons a choice of salons.
click to view image   Jim’s Cameras, 43rd St NE, features a fascinating selection of older cameras and parts thereof. This grand establishment epitomizes the “back to the Fifties” atmosphere retained in many Seattle neighborhoods.
click to view image   University of Washington Plaza. The sole skyscraper in the “U” District, formerly the SafeCo Plaza, constructed in 1975.
click to view image   Rooming house
click to view image   Alley house
click to view image   Apartment building, Brooklyn Ave NE.
click to view image   Rainy Seattle morning. Back-alley view from the photographer’s room in the “U” District.

 

Roberta Apartments

Roberta Apartments

 
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