Our 2021 Initiatives: Growth, Health, Safety
Posted 01/20/2021
2021 is an important, transformative year for us. Here is just some of what lies ahead.
Remembering Kris Benson
Posted 12/08/2020
On November 23, we lost a dear member of our Plymouth staff to a tragic incident. As you can no doubt imagine, we are heartbroken and mourning. Plymouth staff and residents gathered in honor of Kris along with some of her friends, family, and members of our local housing community.
Building Histories: Pacific and Haddon Hall
Posted 08/03/2020
Designed and constructed in 1916 and known previously as the Leamington Hotel, the multidimensional Pacific Hotel was constructed to serve both Seattle’s local and transient population as a traveler’s hotel and apartment building until the early 1970s.
Building Histories: Almquist Place and Lewiston/Scargo
Posted 07/22/2020
by Chan Boswell Bob and Marcia Almquist Place Prior to Plymouth Housing’s most recent development at 501 Rainier Ave, Linc’s Tackle, a well-known ...
Building Histories: Plymouth on Stewart and St. Charles Apartments
Posted 07/16/2020
Previously known as the Archibald hotel, Plymouth on Stewart was opened in 1909 following the regrade of Denny Hill and during a period of economic prosperity, the Klondike Gold Rush.
We Support JumpStart Seattle
Posted 06/30/2020
We’ve signed on to the JumpStart Seattle proposal, which is being considered by the Seattle City Council. JumpStart Seattle would create new, progressive revenue to fund affordable housing and other critical human services.
Black Lives Matter
Posted 06/15/2020
We stand with those demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Charleena Lyles, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other Black people who’ve been killed by the police and white supremacy. The loss of each of these people is part of a long history of institutionalized anti-Black racism.
Margie’s Story
Posted 05/28/2020
Margie gets up early. Before flocks of commuters bustle into downtown Seattle, she moves with purpose through the streets of Belltown on her way to meetings, educational programs, or to volunteer.
Growing with residents in mind
Posted 05/28/2020
In the early days of Plymouth Housing, the founders had a hand in nearly every aspect of the organization. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees, they cleaned buildings, collected rent, painted and repaired apartments, and more. As they worked in buildings, they got to know residents, hearing their experiences and suggestions firsthand.
Bruce’s Story
Posted 05/28/2020
“I was curious and then it turned into a passion.” In the moment, Plymouth resident Bruce was talking about cooking, but the same sentiment goes for many things throughout his life—leading him to jobs, hobbies, and sharing those passions with others, as an instructor and cookbook author.