Flatiron Building (Bellingham, Washington)

The Flatiron Building, also known as the Hamilton Building, is a historic landmark in Bellingham, Washington, recognized as the city's first skyscraper. Constructed in 1908 for the Bellingham Bay Furniture Company, this seven-story structure features a distinctive triangular shape reminiscent of New York's Flatiron Building. Its robust design, utilizing concrete and steel, allowed it to withstand a significant fire in 1924, leading to renovations that included the installation of Bellingham's first automatic sprinkler system. The building has served various purposes over the years, including as a furniture store and now houses the headquarters for PLACE, a real estate services platform. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it remains a notable piece of Bellingham's architectural heritage and a point of interest for tourists and researchers alike.