Culmstock Arms: Seattle’s Forgotten Modern Apartment | Spokane News

In 1928, contractor Walter M. Clist launched Seattle’s swankiest new apartment complex: the Culmstock Arms. Designed by architect Harold C. Whitehouse (of St. John’s Cathedral fame), this four-story brick marvel with terra cotta details boasted 63 modern apartments—complete with steam heat, electric lights, and even electric stoves—all financed with bonds totaling $265,000. Located near Sacred Heart Hospital and bustling Washington Street, it quickly leased out before construction ended, drawing professionals and becoming a coveted address. Clist, a Portland-born Seattle fixture, retired to California in 1943 and died in 1952 at 72—but his vision for urban luxury lived on in the enduring Culmstock Arms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95bfff6a5c2906e3