Norton Building
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| Norton Building | |
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  Location within downtown Seattle | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 801 2nd Ave Seattle, Washington, 98104 |
| Coordinates | 47°36′14″N 122°20′06″W / 47.604°N 122.335°W |
| Opened | October 30, 1959 |
| Cost | $12 million |
| Owner | Northwest Building LLC |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 17 (excluding 4 story base) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Bindon & Wright, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Designated | April 6, 2009[1] |
| References | |
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The Norton Building is a post-World War II office building in the International Style, located in Seattle, Washington, United States. Built on a sloping lot with the foundation of a large granite base, the building rises 17 stories above the city.
It is notable as one of the first post-World War II private office buildings in the city and among the first in the country to use pre-stressed concrete construction.[4] Furthermore, its Modernism contrasts with the neighboring Exchange Building which is in the Art Deco style.
The Norton Building was constructed on the site of the Haller Building, which was built in 1889 and was demolished in 1957. The new tower opened on October 30, 1959.[5][6] The Norton Building was designated as a city landmark by the Seattle City Council in 2009.[1]
