Building Facts: Wallingford Branch

Project description: Relocate existing branch

• Relocate the original branch, which occupied a converted residential space from 1949 to 1985, then moved to remodeled quarters in the historic North Precinct Police Station.
• The relocated branch features 2,000 square feet of program space with areas for seating and collections, upgraded technology services and equipment.
• The branch is co-located with Solid Ground, which provides numerous community services.

Quick facts

• Project type: Relocate existing branch
• Completion date: 2000
• Budget for capital costs: $442,000
• Total library program area: 2,000 square feet
• Computers: 7
• Artist: Richard Elliott
• Library Board steward: Gilbert W. Anderson
• Architect: The Miller|Hull Partnership
• Contractor: Harmatta Construction

Milestones

• September 2009: The branch reopened after a three-month closure for refurbishing. Improvements included new paint, carpet, an additional computer station and a reconfigured interior layout to increase efficiency of the space.
• January 2000: The relocated Wallingford Branch of The Seattle Public Library opened Saturday, Jan. 29.
• September 1999: Construction began on the relocated branch inside the Solid Ground building, then known as the Fremont Public Association Resource Center.
• November 1998: Seattle voters approved the $196.4 million "Libraries for All" bond measure. The bond money, which could be used only for construction of libraries, funded a new Central Library and new and improved branches.