Lake Union Steam Plant: Seattle Landmark No. 59 Guide

Frequently asked questions

The Lake Union Steam Plant is at 1179 Eastlake Ave E in Seattle. The city places it in the South Lake Union neighborhood, part of the Cascade district.

Yes. Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board records show it was designated a City of Seattle landmark in 1994 under Ordinance 117251, as landmark number 59.

Fairview Walkway is under 0.1 mile away and Lakeview Place is about 0.1 mile away. Eastlake Triangle and St. Mark's Greenbelt are each about 0.2 mile away.

The Steinhart Theriault Anderson Office Building is about 0.1 mile away. The M.V. Thea Foss, M.V. Malibu and Bystrom House are each about 0.2 mile away.

The Lake Union Steam Plant on the city's landmark list

The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, whose records are published through City of Seattle GIS, shows that the Lake Union Steam Plant earned its landmark status in 1994. Ordinance 117251 made the designation official, and the building carries City Landmark Number 59.

The city record covers those designation details and nothing more. It does not list visiting hours, tours or public access information, so check official sources before you plan on heading inside.

Finding it on Eastlake Avenue

Head to 1179 Eastlake Ave E to find the Lake Union Steam Plant. The city places it in South Lake Union, part of the larger Cascade district, so you are well placed to keep exploring once you have seen it. For more ideas nearby, browse our South Lake Union neighborhood guide.

Parks and landmarks a short walk away

You will find several small parks and other designated landmarks within a quarter mile of the Lake Union Steam Plant. The distances below are measured in a straight line, so expect your walking route to run a little longer.

Parks to visit

Fairview Walkway, under 0.1 mile away
Lakeview Place, 0.1 mile away
Eastlake Triangle, 0.2 mile away
St. Mark's Greenbelt, 0.2 mile away

More city landmarks nearby

Steinhart Theriault Anderson Office Building, 0.1 mile away
M.V. Thea Foss, 0.2 mile away
M.V. Malibu, 0.2 mile away
Bystrom House, 0.2 mile away

With four other landmarks this close, start your own short self-guided landmark walk at the Lake Union Steam Plant and let the route unfold from there. When you are ready to go farther, explore the full list of designated landmarks across Seattle and map out a longer day.