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Help us make it rightWhen it was built in 1914, this 42-story downtown tower was the tallest building west of the Mississippi. In 1962, the 605-foot Space Needle outreached it, and for many years afterwards, the Seattle skyline was bracketed by these two spires. Today Smith Tower, with its many windows and ornate pyramid top, is still a beloved Seattle edifice. Anybody can waltz in to take an old-fashioned ride in...
The Smith Tower opened on July 4, 1914 as the world's 4th tallest building, and remained the tallest building West of the Mississippi River for almost 50 years.
Come visit the crown jewel of the Smith Tower: the Chinese Room and Observation deck. Explore the history of the building, sit in the Wishing Chair, and enjoy 360 degree views of Seattle.
Adults: $7.50
Students/Seniors: $6.00...
Completed in 1914, Smith Tower was the 4th tallest building in the world. It remained the tallest on the West Coast until the Space Needle was built in 1962.
Check out the Chinese Room at the top for some killer views of the ferries crossing Elliott Bay. This is a Seattle architectural classic.
Once the tallest building west of the Mississippi this looker still provides sweeping views of Elliott Bay from 35 stories.
Facts
Located on the 35th floor of one of Seattle's most historic buildings, the Chinese Room offers a spectacular 360-degree view of Seattle and the surrounding areas--a western view on...
The Experience
Although Smith Tower is no longer the tallest building in Seattle, it still provides a great view at a reasonable price. You'll travel back in time as you travel up to the...
This is one of my favorite buildings in Seattle with a Chinese tong meeting room and was once the tallest building in Seattle. Although this trip was to meet a client a trip to see it is well worth while and not far to walk to enjoy the foods in the international district .
At one time, the Smith Tower was the tallest building in Seattle. Today it is a historic site that visitors to the Emerald city should see. The joy of seeing the Chinese Room and observatory is having to take the old style elevators up stairs. A real treat.
We (a group of out of town friends) went for the view, but found the buildings architecture (both inside and out) to be beautiful. The history of this landmark is very interesting.
We decided to visit here instead of the Space Needle because I had heard about all the "barriers" to work around while trying to get good photos at the needle. So glad we did! There was no wait to go up, no wait to get in, and the views were just magnificent. We got some great photos and even stayed...
We didn't go to see the Chinese Room but we got several good pictures of this cool building in Seattle. Smith Tower is a skyscraper in Pioneer Square in Seattle, Washington. Completed in 1914, the 38-story tower is the oldest skyscraper in the city and was the tallest office building west of the Mississippi River for many years.
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Sightseeing: Once the tallest building in Seattle, the circa-1914 Smith Tower still fascinates observers with its wonderful views. In the heart of Pioneer Square, Smith Tower has, for nearly 100 years, provided the "southern bookend to Seattle's skyscrapers." The original brass-and-copper elevator cars carry you up 35 stories to an open-air observation deck where you're granted fantastic views...
When a New York tycoon named Lyman Cornelius Smith returned from Seattle in 1909 with plans for a 14-story office building to be constructed in that boondocks city, his son, Burns Lyman Smith, was waiting with loftier plans.
The result was construction of the Smith Tower, one of the world’s first skyscrapers, hailed in an agog Seattle and elsewhere as the tallest office building in the world...
Once the tallest building in Seattle, the circa-1914 Smith Tower still fascinates observers with its wonderful views. In the heart of Pioneer Square, Smith Tower has, for nearly 100 years, provided the "southern bookend to Seattle's skyscrapers." The original brass-and-copper elevator cars carry you up 35 stories to an open-air observation deck where you're granted fantastic views of Seattle...
Seattle's original icon.
Once the tallest building west of the Mississippi this looker still provides sweeping views of Elliott Bay from 35 stories.
Check out the Chinese Room at the top for some killer views of the ferries crossing Elliott Bay. This is a Seattle architectural classic.
While you're in the Pioneer Square area make time to partake in the history-rich Underground tour.
The space--seemingly made for only the most special of occasions--holds just 100 people.
Call ahead to make sure the deck is open.
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