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Panorama of Seattle File 118-934-518

Seattle, WA city

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structure #615165124building

Metropolitan Tower

existing 93 m 31 floors 2001

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Tip Height94.8 m
Roof Height94.8 m
Architectural Height93 m
Floors31
Completion2001
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1942 Westlake Avenue
Smart Address1938–1942 Westlake Avenue
Smart Address1915–1931 Seventh Avenue
CitySeattle
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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