Alki Homestead
West Seattle, WA           

Under Landmarks Preservation Board Review

The Alki Homestead was designed by Fred L. Fehren and built by Anton Borgen in 1904 as a residence for the Bernard Family. In 1907 the home was purchased by the Seattle Auto and Driving Club and became their headquarters.  It was in 1950 that the Auto Club sold the building and it was transformed into a restaurant.  In 1960, the place was sold to Doris Nelson who gave it the name "The Alki Homestead", and ran the restaurant for the next 44 years.  In 1996 the Homestead was designated a historical landmark by the City of Seattle. On January 16th, 2009 an electrical fire occurred near the central fire place, burning through the roof and causing severe damage to the core of the structure. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that a great deal of the Homestead structure (not affected by the fire) is failing due to deterioration, rot, and infestation over the past 100 years.  

Alloy Design Group is working to restore the historic Alki Homestead Restaurant to the iconic structure that has stood for decades at the core of the Alki community. It is our goal to revive the unique dining experience that has served generations of people and to ensure that the legacy of the Homestead continues for decades to come.