The old Sears building at Shoreline Place: Chipping away at the past

Story & Photos by David Carlos

The building dates back to 1967, when Sears opened there, and remained until 2018.

The City of Shoreline says pre-demolition work and abatement are now underway. Once the demolition permit is issued, tearing the building down is expected to take about six months.

The footprint will eventually become a large mixed-use residential development, with apartments and retail/commercial space at street level, along with public open spaces.

 
We said goodbye to this Sears a long time ago. But the memories remain: popcorn and butter toffee peanuts, Craftsman tools, Free Spirit bicycles, and Toughskins jeans.

What are your irreplaceable Sears memories?