About this property
The German House also known as the Assay Office and Prosch Hall is a building in the First Hill area of Seattle, Washington, which since its construction in 1893 (Often incorrectly cited as 1886) has variously functioned as an office block, an entertainment hall and, until 1932, the city's assay office through which most of the gold brought to Seattle from the Yukon gold rush was processed into bricks. Following World War II the building returned to the possession of its previous German-American owners; it continues today to be a popular venue for German-themed events in Seattle. It was designated a Seattle Landmark in 1983. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Assay Office in 1972.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72001271. It was listed on March 16, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Assay Office listed on the National Register?
Assay Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Assay Office?
Assay Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Assay Office?
The period of significance for Assay Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Assay Office?
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