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Smith Tower
Smith Tower is a 1914 Pioneer Square skyscraper whose early height and surviving elevator details make it a strong architectural marker in Seattle's historic downtown.
Why go
Choose Smith Tower for a clear connection between Pioneer Square and Seattle's early skyline. Completed in 1914, it was the city's oldest skyscraper and once the tallest office building west of the Mississippi River. Its brass-surfaces elevators and latticed doors preserve an unusual interior detail, giving the building interest beyond its exterior profile.
What to look for
Smith Tower was completed in 1914 in Pioneer Square.
Smith Tower retains elevators with brass surfaces and latticed doors.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 10–15 min
Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.
Outdoor visit · 30–45 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
