Mutual Life Building
1897
This modified Romanesque Revival building of brick and terra cotta complements the nearby Pioneer Building. It has been home to such varied businesses as a speakeasy (1920s), elegant cigar store (1930s), and ice cream parlor. Site of Henry Yesler’s Cookhouse (1854-66) and First National Bank (1882).
Marker is at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Yesler Way on 1st Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
