National Register of Historic Places

Old North Yakima Historic District

Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
Listed
May 1, 1986
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86000960

About this property

Situated in the heart of downtown Yakima, the Old North Yakima Historic District has been the center of transportation, government, and commerce in the Yakima Valley. In 1885, the Northern Pacific Railroad selected the site for its first depot in the region. Creating North Yakima, the district buildings, the depot, brewery, opera house, hotels and taverns, and retail stores became the nucleus for the present city of Yakima. The district includes a good collection of late Victorian and early 20th century commercial buildings. Modern construction and demolition leave these buildings as a remaining element of the original fabric of Yakima.

Location

Yakima, Yakima County, Washington
46.60277, -120.50774

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Yakama War — Battle of Union Gap
1856Early Republic
4.4 mi
Yakima War — Battle of Union Gap (November 9–10, 1855)
1855Indian Wars
4.5 mi
Battle of Union Gap
1855Early Republic
5.2 mi

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When was Old North Yakima Historic District listed on the National Register?

Old North Yakima Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Old North Yakima Historic District?

Old North Yakima Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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