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Is Seattle Public Library on the National Register?

Yes · NPS status: Listed

Yes. Reference 82004250 is listed.

Yes. The U.S. National Park Service listed-properties dataset through May 22, 2026 identifies Seattle Public Library as Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference 82004250.

Federal statusListed
National Register reference82004250
Listed dateAugust 3, 1982
Property categoryBuilding
Published address400 W. Garfield St.
LocalitySeattle, King County, Washington
Significance levelLocal
Published acreage0.9
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This confirms the named federal record only.

It does not prove that another address lies inside this property or district, establish local landmark status, decide preservation review, define a legal boundary, or describe ownership or current condition.

Why the wording is date-boundedThe answer reflects the NPS dataset published through May 22, 2026 and a live NPS GIS Listed-status cross-check made September 20, 2026. NPS notes that spatial points and polygons may need correction and are not legal documents.

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Areas of significance: ARCHITECTURE, SOCIAL HISTORY.

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