Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (built 1940–41) is a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Its original name is the Seattle Buddhist Church. [1]
Although it was designed by Japanese American Kichio Allen Arai, [1] the architect of record was Pierce A. Horrocks, because Arai lacked an architectural license. [2] It replaced an earlier building (built 1906–1908 by Saunders & Lawton) that was torn down as part of the Yesler Terrace project. [3]
The building is a designated Seattle landmark. [4] An arson fire on December 31, 2023, destroyed the temple's archives and damaged an altar. [5]
47°35′59″N 122°18′47″W / 47.59972°N 122.31306°W
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (built 1940–41) is a Japanese Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a member of the Buddhist Churches of America. Its original name is the Seattle Buddhist Church. [1]
Although it was designed by Japanese American Kichio Allen Arai, [1] the architect of record was Pierce A. Horrocks, because Arai lacked an architectural license. [2] It replaced an earlier building (built 1906–1908 by Saunders & Lawton) that was torn down as part of the Yesler Terrace project. [3]
The building is a designated Seattle landmark. [4] An arson fire on December 31, 2023, destroyed the temple's archives and damaged an altar. [5]
47°35′59″N 122°18′47″W / 47.59972°N 122.31306°W