Tradewell Supermarket – Seattle

4801 Ranier Ave. – Seattle WA (built 1957; architect: Welton Becket & Associates; currently Columbia Plaza)

 

This supermarket has undergone significant alterations and only the back end has the visible arches. In 1987, the original sign was removed as well as the vaulted roof overhang on the front of the building, which was replaced by the current awning. More about the building and its history here: http://columbiacity.wdfiles.com/local–files/land-use:4801-rainier-ave-s/Tradewell_-Columbia_City_Review.pdf

 

From the February 1958 issue of Arts and Architecture:

Tradewell - Seattle WA

Tradewell - Seattle WA

Tradewell Supermarket - Seattle WA

Tradewell Supermarket - Seattle WA

 

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