Restoration of 1910 James Tower

What our clients say

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I always look at what separates you [Unipro] from your competitors, you educate the owners before you do the work, your employees are properly trained and produce a higher end result than those who think nothing of why they are applying sealant. It is the most important part of a building envelop for a building …Read more

Bryon/Wayne, I believe we are done with our caulking punchlist. We are very happy with the work Unipro preformed for us under such a tight schedule. Thanks for your help. I’ll let you know if the architect comes up with anything. Thanks, Matthew H. Matsumoto – Obayashi Corporation – Beacon Hill Project Gentlemen: The Sound Transit …Read more

We are pleased to pass on to Unipro congratulations on a job well done from the Owner and various Tenants. We along with WRC feel that it is very important to continue the strong relationships we have built on the project. WRC; Paula Cutler or Garrit Pillie, will be contacting your companies directly for warranty …Read more

Wayne – Thanks again for coming down. It was nice to shake your hand again. You quickly restored faith in the facade consultant and architect that the sealant joints will be top notch. Ryan appreciated getting a copy of your book as well, it was a nice touch. Hopefully we both can find some new …Read more

“The tooled joints completed by Unipro were so far superior to those done by others on the project that it lead our architects to believe that a different sealant was being used – when in fact it was only a difference in the quality of craftsmanship.” —Sellen Construction Company On the 5520 Campus building ( Iris …Read more

“I wanted to thank you for Unipro’s professional performance waterproofing the Denny Way blade signs, and ST and WT awnings. Thank you also for the timely quotes.” —Turner Construction

The building now known as James Tower was home to the first hospital in Seattle, established in 1877 by the Sisters of Providence, a Catholic charity. Since then, the campus has undergone more than $100 million in new construction and renovations and now stands as one of the most modern and technologically advanced medical facilities in our region.

Since 1886, additions were also made in 1887, 1888, 1893 and 1901. By 1906, plans for a new hospital were made. Eventually, the Sisters selected a full-block site, in the Squire Park neighborhood, at 17th Avenue and Jefferson Street. In September 1910, the new Sisters of Providence Hospital opened.

Providence Hospital has experienced considerable change in the last 100 years. The building style, with its terra cotta opening surrounds, corner quoins and decorative elements, was clearly historic with Classical precedents. Providence Hospital gained its physical prominence and symbolism because of its size, height and stylistic features.

UNIPRO has enjoyed restoring elements of the building including surmounted brick voussoirs and terra cotta keystones and aprons below the window sills. UNIPRO has also provided restoration in the south facing rusticated entrance as well. We have given great attention to matching the speckled cream color terra cotta decoration, repairing the formed copper gutters and downspouts, along with stopping any damaging water-intrusion through the Terra cotta coping cap set on brick-clad parapets.

UNIPRO is truly proud to be working with SABEY Corporation in the continued restoration of the 1910 building, now known as James Tower.