ST Pauls’s Episcopal Church

The stunning mid-century architecture now visible was not the original 1903 building. The present church opened in the mid-century year of 1963.  Being close to the Seattle World’s Fair grounds and under concurrent construction, it was a conscious nod to the World’s Fair. Most recently, the congregants have nearly completed an ambitious 2 million + renovation. This beautifully executed work includes a dazzling new metal roof and a redesign of the 1938 office & classroom addition that now provides universal accessibility.

Leona Condominums

Originally built in 1909 on Ward Street near the counterbalance.   Subsequent development included the addition of sympathetically designed modern units. By 2022, the historic portion of the building needed extensive repair which included stabilization of the façade and replacement windows The replication of the arched mullions which echo the stone arch lintels that enhance the appearance of this distinctive building.  

Queen Anne Book Company

Taking over from the Queen Anne Bookstore in 2013, this scrappy purveyor of the written word has endeared itself to the community. This valiant independent bookstore looms as a survivor in the Amazon sea. The management group takes care to encourage support of neighborhood not-for-profits while their event listings and book discussions include topics of community interest and concern to further support and engage the community.

West Canal Yards

A complete renovation and adaptive reuse of two concrete seafood warehouses. The work reflects an architectual transformation and the reimagining of a neighborhood in the Historic Maritime District on the southern flank of Queen Anne. The Ship Canal Maritime District will bring a unique sense of place to our community while celebrating our past.

Queen Anne Baptist Church

On May 17, the Queen Anne Baptist Church celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first building at the corner of Crockett Street and First Avenue North. Throughout its history, QABC has been dedicated to social justice and outreach. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Victoria Carr-Ware, QABC’s first Black Senior Pastor and the first person of color to serve in this role, the church embraces diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. In January 2025, Reverend Alex Booker was appointed Associate Pastor for Social Justice and Outreach, further solidifying QABC’s commitment to advocacy and equity.