Archives and Records
Staff, Hours, and Directions
The Archdiocesan Archives is located in the Chancery building, which was commissioned by Bishop Shaughnessy in 1938. The Chancery was expanded in 1984. The main entrance is now on the corner of 9th Avenue and Marion Street, one block north of St. James Cathedral.
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The original Chancery building, 1938
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Staff
The staff provides services on-site, over the telephone, and by e-mail. They can also be reached by postal mail.
Address
Mailing Address:
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle Archives and Records
710 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Physical Address:
910 Marion Street
Seattle, WA 98104
Contact
Fax: (206) 957-6675
General E-mail: archives@seattlearch.org
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
On-site research by appointment only
Directions
Northbound I-5: Take the Madison Street exit. Make a right turn on Madison Street. Turn right on 9th Avenue. Turn left on Marion Street.
Southbound I-5: Take the James Street exit. Turn left on Cherry Street, proceed up the hill. Turn left on 9th Avenue. Turn right on Marion Street.
Parking
Free parking is available for guests in the Chancery garage, 710 9th Avenue (register at the reception desk). Parking is also available at an hourly rate in the Cabrini Tower one block east of the Chancery at the corner of Marion & Boren streets.