Seattle City Council recently approved landmark designation ordinances for five new city of Seattle landmarks. Located in Belltown, Leschi, Cedar Park, and South Lake Union neighborhoods, these buildings showcase the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Seattle.

The city’s Landmarks Preservation Board approved the nomination, designation, and controls and incentives for each of these landmarks, and provided draft ordinances to City Council for approval.

The new landmarks are:

• Judge Ronald House built in 1889 (address: 421 30^th Avenue S)
  Architect: unknown
• Union Stables built in 1909 (address: 2200 Western Avenue)
  Architect: George Dietrich
• Boren Investment Company Warehouse built in 1925 (address: 334 Boren Avenue N
  Architect: Stuart and Wheatley
• 777 Thomas Street built in 1931
  Architect: George Wellington Stoddard
• Cedar Park Elementary School built in 1959 (address: 13224 37^th Avenue NE)
  Architect: Paul Thiry

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation Program is responsible for the designation and protection of more than 400 historic structures, sites, objects, and vessels, as well as seven historic districts located throughout the city. For more information on the landmark designation process and to view other city landmarks, visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/preservation/.