401 E Pine St
1937
The structure was built in 1916 by Hans Pederson and architect Webster & Ford. The original owner was the J.M. Colman Company, notable for having built the Colman Dock on Seattle’s waterfront. Between the 1920s-1940s, a Carr Brothers & Wurdeman auto repair operated in the space.
401 E Pine St
1937
The structure was built in 1916 by Hans Pederson and architect Webster & Ford. The original owner was the J.M. Colman Company, notable for having built the Colman Dock on Seattle’s waterfront. Between the 1920s-1940s, a Carr Brothers & Wurdeman auto repair operated in the space.
Raff’s Shoes
1960
For much of the mid-twentieth century, Raff’s Shoes operated in the Colman Automotive Building, selling all kinds of footwear.
Raff’s Shoes
1960
For much of the mid-twentieth century, Raff’s Shoes operated in the Colman Automotive Building, selling all kinds of footwear.
Exterior Restoration
September 2012
By the end of September 2012, Hunters Capital completed the exterior’s renovation, restoring the building’s façade to its original look. Area 51, a furniture store occupied the unrestored retail space.
Exterior Restoration
September 2012
By the end of September 2012, Hunters Capital completed the exterior’s renovation, restoring the building’s façade to its original look. Area 51, a furniture store occupied the unrestored retail space.
Interior Restoration
April 2018
The interior underwent a full seismic and aesthetic refurbishment, featuring 18,100 SF of stunning retail. The project reached completion in April 2018, marking a new chapter for the historic Colman Automotive Building.
Interior Restoration
April 2018
The interior underwent a full seismic and aesthetic refurbishment, featuring 18,100 SF of stunning retail. The project reached completion in April 2018, marking a new chapter for the historic Colman Automotive Building.
Today
Today, the Colman Automotive Building is home to a curated mix of design-forward retail tenants, including Blu Dot Interiors and Mr. Studio. The building continues to serve as a vibrant destination within Capitol Hill, blending its historic Auto Row character with modern retail and design experiences.
Today
Today, the Colman Automotive Building is home to a curated mix of design-forward retail tenants, including Blu Dot Interiors and Mr. Studio. The building continues to serve as a vibrant destination within Capitol Hill, blending its historic Auto Row character with modern retail and design experiences.