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619 Western

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619 Western is a building at 619 Western Avenue in Seattle. From 1980 to 2011 it hosted an artist community.

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619 Western
Western Avenue, Seattle International District/Chinatown

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98174 Seattle, International District/Chinatown
Washington, United States
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