Fremont Library: A Seattle Landmark on N 35th Street

Frequently asked questions

The Fremont Library is at 731 N 35th St in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, part of the city's North Central district.

Yes. The City of Seattle designated it a landmark in 2003 under Ordinance 121103, and it is landmark number 246.

The Fremont Hotel is under 0.1 mile away, while the Fremont Bridge, the George Washington Memorial (Aurora) Bridge and Bleitz Funeral Home are each about 0.2 mile away.

The Fremont Sunday Market, a farmers market, is about 0.1 mile from the library.

Parks, bridges and a Sunday market all sit within a short walk of one protected block on N 35th Street. Here, at 731 N 35th St in the Fremont neighborhood, the Fremont Library stands as an officially designated City of Seattle landmark. The city granted it protected landmark status in 2003, which places it among the buildings Seattle has chosen to preserve for the years ahead.

The Fremont Library on Seattle's Landmark List

Look for the Fremont Library on the city's roster as landmark number 246. Seattle made the designation official through Ordinance 121103, passed in 2003, and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board keeps the listing.

Landmark status means the city recognizes the property as worth protecting for future residents. To see how it fits alongside other protected sites, browse the full list of landmarks across Seattle and start sketching out your next stop.

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Walk to More Fremont Landmarks

Step out from 731 N 35th St and you will find designated buildings close at hand. Three more city landmarks sit within about a quarter mile, so the library makes an easy starting point for a self-guided walk through the neighborhood.

Fremont Hotel, under 0.1 mile away
Fremont Bridge, about 0.2 mile away
George Washington Memorial (Aurora) Bridge, about 0.2 mile away
Bleitz Funeral Home, about 0.2 mile away

Parks, Gardens and Sunday Shopping

Take a quick break outdoors at A. B. Ernst Park, less than 0.1 mile from the library. From there, wander about 0.1 mile to Troll's Knoll, a community garden.

On Sundays, head to the Fremont Sunday Market, a farmers market roughly 0.1 mile from the library. Pairing a look at the landmark with a stroll through the stalls is a natural way to spend a Sunday in Fremont.

Plan Your Stop at 731 N 35th St

You will find the Fremont Branch library listed less than 0.1 mile from the landmark address. Check with the library directly for current hours and services before you set out.

When you are ready for places to eat, shop and explore beyond this block, turn to our Fremont neighborhood guide, which covers the wider area in Seattle's North Central district.