Century-Old Seattle Lighting Store Closes, Homeless Shelter planned in Crime-Plagued Area

Another piece of Seattle history is dimming its lights.

After more than a century in Pioneer Square, Seattle Lighting permanently closed its flagship location at 222 Second Avenue Extension South on February 15, 2026, ending a 109-year run in the same neighborhood.

After 109 years in business, Seattle Lighting permanently closed its Pioneer Square location at 222 Second Avenue Ext S in February pic.twitter.com/0mqXiWHE5m…

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