Bethany Presbyterian Church: A Queen Anne City Landmark

Frequently asked questions

Bethany Presbyterian Church is at 1818 Queen Anne Ave N, in the East Queen Anne area of the Queen Anne district.

Yes. The City of Seattle designated it a landmark in 1986 through Ordinance 112801, and it is landmark number 43.

Queen Anne Pool, also a landmark, is under 0.1 mile away. The Queen Anne Farmers Market, West Queen Anne Playfield and East Queen Anne Playground are each about 0.1 mile away.

The Frances Skinner Edris Nurses Home is about 0.2 mile away. The Sunset Telephone & Telegraph/Queen Anne Masonic Temple is about 0.3 mile away.

Along Queen Anne Avenue, the neighborhood's main north and south street, one address holds a place on Seattle's official list of protected buildings. Bethany Presbyterian Church, at 1818 Queen Anne Ave N in East Queen Anne, became City of Seattle landmark number 43 in 1986. Add this Queen Anne city landmark to your route if you are tracing the historic buildings of the district.

Landmark No. 43 on the City's List

Bethany earned its city landmark designation in 1986 through Ordinance 112801. The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board keeps the official record, where the church holds number 43.

That low number places Bethany among the earlier buildings the city chose to protect. When you are ready to see more designated sites around town, browse the full guide to landmarks in Seattle.

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Finding It in East Queen Anne

You will find the church at 1818 Queen Anne Ave N, in the East Queen Anne part of the larger Queen Anne district. Because Queen Anne Avenue is the neighborhood's main north and south street, the address is easy to find.

To stretch your stroll into the surrounding streets, open the East Queen Anne neighborhood guide and plan a wider walk. For details about the church itself, reach out to the congregation directly.

A Short Landmark Walk From Bethany

Several other designated buildings stand close to Bethany Presbyterian Church, which makes it an easy anchor for a short landmark walk. Start here and head out using these straight-line distances from the church:

Queen Anne Pool, another city landmark, under 0.1 mile
Frances Skinner Edris Nurses Home, a city landmark, 0.2 mile
Sunset Telephone & Telegraph/Queen Anne Masonic Temple, a city landmark, 0.3 mile

Parks, the Market and the Library Nearby

The blocks around Bethany Presbyterian Church also hold everyday neighborhood stops. They work well for families, or for anyone wanting a break partway through a walk: