Seattle Historical Sites

Although altered, this building has retained many elements of its original exterior, including the stucco cladding and trim and the general placement of openings on its facade. The elevated portion of the façade originally only occurred at the center of the façade, making the entire façade more symmetrical. Apparently, the lower southern wing was remodeled and brought up to two stories. There was also a signage tower set perpendicular to the original central portion of the façade. Based on the King County Tax Assessor’s Record card, this building was initially built in 1934 for the Master Oil Burner Company. In 1946, Industrial Plating Works bought the building. It was then remodeled in 1949. In 1951, Industrial Plating Works also constructed the building to the north, which imitated the horizontal trim of this building. Based on local directories, by 1974, Hertz Equipment Rentals and Air Mac Rentals, which specialized in construction and “material handling” machinery occupied the building. More recently, this building has been associated with Stella Coffee.