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Rainier Cold Storage Stock House

5900 Airport Way South, Seattle WA

 

Demolition of the Rainier Cold Storage Stock House in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. The building was recognized as a historic landmark by the city of Seattle, but was approved for demolition due to structural integrity concerns (the building was sinking).

 

My layman's understanding (through talking with others in the neighborhood) is that the sinking was caused by the ground underneath the building thawing after being frozen for many years.

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Uploaded on January 20, 2008
Taken on January 19, 2008