Community Tours

Mid Century Delights: NW Contemporary comes to Ravenna/Bryant

Experience the growth of the Northwest Regional Modernist Architecture movement as we explore a refined vernacular neighborhood. You will encounter hallmark post-and-beam structures with expansive windows as you walk among residences and civic spaces. We will also examine sympathetic newer developments that honor this mid-century modern spirit, showing how the principles of functional simplicity and environmental harmony remain as vital today as they were seventy years ago. On this tour expect to see examples by noteworthy local architects Paul Hayden Kirk, Paul Thiry and Ralph Anderson.

Starts and ends at: Seattle Public Library NE Branch:  6801 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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Community Tours

Our Community tours start in various locations

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Tours are approximately two hours in length, unless otherwise noted. Tickets purchased in advance cost $27.50 for General Admission, $22.50 for SAF Members, and $24.50 for Students and Seniors over 65. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ups are limited to space available and cost $30. Ticket sales close at 9:00am the morning of the tour. Online registration is handled through Bold Type Tickets. For our tour policies or to learn about booking a private tour, visit our Tours FAQ page.

Please note: A minimum of three people must be registered for tours to take place. Tours with fewer than three registered attendees on the Thursday before the tour will be cancelled. SAF may cancel tours in cases of extreme weather. We do not cancel tours due to rain. If you purchased a ticket for a cancelled tour, you have the option of transferring the ticket to a future tour date or being issued a refund.