Dexter Horton Bank, Seattle's first non-wood structure, is built during 1868-1869.

From 1868 to 1869, the Dexter Horton Bank builds the first stone structure in Seattle and King County. The building rises near Commercial Street (renamed 1st Avenue S) and Washington Street.

Sources:
Thomas Prosch, "A Chronological History of Seattle from 1850 to 1897" (typescript, dated 1900-1901, Special Collections, University of Washington Library), 190.

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Sources: Thomas Prosch, "A Chronological History of Seattle from 1850 to 1897" (typescript, dated 1900-1901, Special Collections, University of Washington Library), 190.

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Sources:
Thomas Prosch, "A Chronological History of Seattle from 1850 to 1897" (typescript, dated 1900-1901, Special Collections, University of Washington Library), 190.