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AKA: Pay 'N Save Store, University District, Seattle, WA; Rite Aid Drug Store, University District, Seattle, WA
Structure Type: built works - commercial buildings - stores; built works - performing arts structures - theatres
Designers: [unspecified]
Dates: constructed 1925, demolished 2018
1 story, total floor area: 18,924 sq. ft.
Building History
Movie exhibitor John D. Hamrick (1875–1956) operated several movie theatres in Portland, OR, Tacoma, WA, and Seattle, WA, in 1926, including this one and the Blue Mouse, located at 5637 11th Avenue NE in the latter city. The Seattle, Washington, City Directory, 1926, (p. 691), indicated that Hamrick was the President of the Egyptian and Manager of the Blue Mouse.
In 2011, Panos Properties LLC owned the former Rite Aid Pharmacy at 4535 University Way NE. The Rite Aid closed in 2010 due to a combination of factors, including competition from a nearby Walgreen's Pharmacy, its location near a bus stop, and the serious recession experienced after 2008. The Panos Family has owned the property since at least 1996.
Building Notes
The reinforced concrete building at 4535 University Way NE occupied a lot 14,420 square feet in size. It contained 18,924 gross square feet, 14,420 net. A mezzanine level added 4,504 square feet of storage.
Alteration
The building underwent drastic alteration when it was converted into storefront space from a theatre. Alterations were also done in 1980.
Demolition
The building that once housed Hamrick's Egyptian Theatre was demolished in 2018, to make room for a new Target Department Store in the University District.
PCAD id: 16013
