Amenities
Historic Class A Office Space:
The Washington building is a unique blend of classic architectural details including granite embellishments, terra cotta facades and marbled staircases, complemented by contemporary upgrades and modern conveniences to create a distinctive office environment of "Historic Class A" spaces.
Prime Location:
The Washington Building is located conveniently at the corner of two of downtown Tacoma's primary cross streets - Pacific Avenue and 11th Street - placing your business at the very center of Tacoma's thriving central business district with easy access just off I-5 / I-705.
Historic Prominence:
Over the years, the Washington Building has been home to a number of banks and financial institutions. The massive steel vault, still located in the basement, serves as a reminder of the building's historic role in Tacoma's business affairs. The Washington Building's timeless, stately architecture and historical significance blended with today's modern amenities and conveniences puts it in a unique class of office space - what's now being referred to as, "Historic Class A".
About Downtown Tacoma
Tacoma's increasingly competitive business climate and high quality of life have attracted the relocation of a number of national or international headquarters
Traditionally referred to as the "City of Destiny", Tacoma is known for its:
-Downtown revival
-Educated and available workforce
-The region's best real estate value
-Excellent rail, air, sea transport and the seventh largest container port in North America
-Wide range of tax incentives
-Unique business districts with historic character
-High-speed communications networks through America's #1 Wired City - Tacoma Power invested more than $100 million in 700 miles of fiber
-Recreational opportunities from the waters of the Puget Sound to the Olympic and Cascade mountains
-Location ~18 miles to SeaTac International Airport, ~36 miles to Seattle / Microsoft
Easy Walking Distance to Key Services and Businesses:
The World Trade Center offices and the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, as well as several banks, insurance providers, the courthouse, City Hall, popular restaurants, well-known coffee shops, parking facilities and other services are immediately nearby and right within easy walking distance.
South: Within waking distance to the south are the University of Washington Tacoma Campus, the Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, the Sheraton and Marriott hotels, the renowned Tacoma Art Museum and more great restaurants.
West: Just a block to the West is the free Tacoma light rail service, which links the city's core to the Tacoma dome, the downtown retail district and the Sounder Transit Station.
North: Only a block or two to the north, you'll find Tacoma's Theater District, Antique row and still more restaurants, coffee shops and a wide range of in-city condominium and apartment residences.
East: To the east is Tacoma's working waterfront, interspersed with yacht harbors, water-view restaurants, a dockside pedestrian walkway and waterfront condominium residences.
Transportation:
The Washington Building offers many public transportation options. There is a bus stop adjacent to property, and the Tacoma transit center, connecting buses and light and heavy rail is located on Commerce Street less than a block away.
Pacific Avenue is a major arterial through downtown Tacoma and the Washington Building enjoys superb access to all major area freeways. Multiple on-ramps to I-705 are within blocks. The building is 5 blocks from Schuster Parkway, a ¼ mile from Highway 509, 3 City blocks to I-705 and a ½ mile from Interstate 5.