Historic Gilbert District Businesses

Coming soon to the District. Kel and her Re:Current consignment business (a place two) in the Gilbert Block Building.

Kel, the owner,  pictured in  Re:Current wearables, upcycled resale wardrobe finds from her first location in Tillamook. Kel signed on to become a new business in the Gilbert Block Building on Holladay Drive. She is hoping for a grand opening in May 2024 or early June.

Re:Current is more than just a boutique resale store. It’s where downtown Seaside will come to life with a carefully curated shopping experience that encourages everyone to choose secondhand first!

Re:Current has another location in Tillamook, Oregon, as well.

Recurrent Recycle
https://www.recurrentrecycle.com › collections › jeans
 
 
 
 
 

Ongoing events to name a few that Re:Current may participate in:

Markdown Saturday

Save big on the first Saturday of every month! Consignment is discounted an additional 25%, up to 75%, and buy two, get one free on all clothing, shoes, and accessories! July through October.

 

Sip + Shop

The First Saturday Art Walk will host Re:Current March through December. Several local businesses in the Historic Gilbert District stay open late, offer LIVE music, and serve sips from 5 to 7 pm.

RE:CURRENT business model above.

Corner of Broadway at Holladay.

Enjoy the historical meme on directions to RE:CURRENT.

  • Go down Broadway after turning west off Highway 101 in Seaside.
  • Highway 101 is fondly called the Pacific Coast Highway by locals.
  • At the first stop sign on Broadway, take a moment to enjoy the pocket gardens on the four corners of Broadway Street and Holladay Drive.
  • Turn north, or rather, turn right on Holladay Drive.
  • This is where Beach Books anchors the Gilbert Block Building in downtown Seaside.
  • This is where the former Pallapo Beach store, a Tommy Bahama boutique, was located for years.
  • Go past Seaside Coffee House, a local place to get your caffeine fix on the right or the north.
  • Go past The Cookie Jar Bakery, a yummy, sweet and terrific place on the left or the south.
  • Go past The Whet Spot, a happy local and visitor-gathering place.
  • This is where Mason, Holladay Drive’s most famous rescued street dog, resides.
  • Go just a little way to find the newest Gilbert Block business…
  • Ta-da, the place next to the Whet Spot is RE:CURRENT.

  • Fun fact: Li’l Bayou Cajun Restaurant was housed in this space for years.
  • In the past, way past, like fifteen years ago, the space was Two Guys Burger and Fries.
  • Most recently, the space was used for storage for Peddler’s Row, a favorite treasure trove full of high-end antiques and interior design goods on Broadway Street by Avery Loshcen and Will Perkins.
  • RE:CURRENT is directly across the street from the Natural Lather boutique, a place two location, as its owners have another thriving location in Spokane, WA.
  • Shamous’es Rocks, a top-rated tourist destination, is also across the street.
  • Next door to RE:CURRENT is Yellow Curry Thai Restaurant, a long-time neighborhood favorite.
  • On the corner of Holladay Drive and Ocean Way is a dedicated free parking lot set aside for the Historic Gilbert District.
  • Avery Loshcen and Will Perkins also operated Seaside Antique Mall.
  • The couple were delightful landlords for the Gilbert Block Building for decades.
  • And, too, they were involved with the 4-block renovation of the Historic Gilbert District in the 1980’s.
  • The Historic Gilbert District won a National Main Street award.

The restored commercial area in the heart of Seaside houses some of the city’s oldest buildings and is home to shopping, restaurants, and services. Two city blocks on Broadway, west of Highway 101. Dedicated parking is at Oceanway and Holladay.

Open House in the District at the Beacon. Feb. 17th.

https://www.beacononbroadway.com/ 

The Beacon will have an Open House on Saturday, February 17th, from 11AM to 4PM.

Come and check out this timeless venue and envision your next event!

To tour the venue, call us at (503) 717-5088

(PS  It’s above the End of the Trail Public House)

 

Fun Fact. The Beacon turned 100 years old in 2020.

This event venue in downtown Seaside, Oregon, underwent a 5-and-a-half-year transformation. The renovation was completed in 2019. The original floor was preserved, creating warmth and elegance to enhance your special event. You’ll be a close walk to the beach, just 4 and a half blocks away. Many hotels, restaurants, and other attractions are near.

  • This versatile space is well-suited for private and corporate rentals. It is elegant for weddings, receptions, social gatherings, meets and greets, conferences, and retreats.
  • Great workspace for film crews and photoshoots.
  • Have your next training session, class, or seminar at the Oregon Coast.
  • Various configurations convert the venue from fully open to a more intimate setting for smaller parties. 

The Beacon seats up to 150 people; tables and chairs are included. The Vendor page is helpful whether you are from the area or planning for a destination event. 

 

 

735 Broadway St.

Seaside, Oregon 97138

 

Welcome to the neighborhood. Thai Thai Fusion.

1 N Holladay Dr, Seaside, OR
 
  • (503) 717-5515
     

Thai Thai is located on the corner of Broadway Street and Holladay Drive in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

Formerly Tom’s Fish and Chips.

 

About the Historic Gilbert District:

The restored commercial area in the heart of Seaside houses some of the city’s oldest buildings and is home to shopping, restaurants, and services. Two city blocks on Broadway, west of Highway 101. Dedicated parking is at Oceanway and Holladay.

Welcome to the neighborhood. Ocean Massage.

Ocean Massage opened in the Gilbert Block Building on January 25, 2024.

The location previously housed Salon on Broadway, Peddler’s Row, Guido & Vitos Restaurant, and the B Boutique.  It is a fine location in the heart of the Historic Gilbert District on Broadway.  More information later.

Ocean Massage

Chinese Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Couples Massage

Seaside Foot SPA

Foot Reflexology

Body Reflexology

Family Massage

Party Room

seasidefootspa.com
 
 
 
 
(971) 458-7068
604 Broadway St
 HOURS. 9AM-10PM. Mon.-Sun.
Mon.-Sun.
 

The Historic Gilbert District will participate in Shop Small Saturday.

The Historic Gilbert District will participate in Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 25.

Locally owned businesses in the historic Gilbert District make it worthwhile to shop small during the traditional post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy.

Shoppers will be encouraged to patronize small and local businesses.

“The shops here are unique and have things you can’t get anywhere else,” said Denise Fairweahter, the neighborhood champion. “There is a place for Internet shopping, but nothing can replace going into a store and looking, and feeling, and touching and seeing the item you want to purchase.”

Shop Small Saturday was created in 2010 by American Express, but businesses do not have to accept American Express to participate in a neighborhood event. Since 2012, neighborhoods nationwide have been encouraged to host events to unite their communities and encourage local shopping.

The bustling Historic Gilbert District businesses at the vibrant intersection of Broadway and Holladay Drive will joyfully showcase the event with enchanting window posters and window displays.

A historic district is preserved due to its historical, architectural, or cultural significance. They play a crucial role in maintaining the heritage and character of a town.

The district features a unique collection of historic buildings, structures, and landmarks, providing a glimpse into the past and allowing visitors and residents to appreciate a place’s rich history and cultural heritage.

Welcome to the District ChalkBoard Cafe, located on the River Walk.

CHALKBOARD Cafe

600 Broadway Street, Suite 7,  on the Necanicum River Walk

Seaside, OR 97138

(503) 771-5595

Open Tuesday-Saturday 7am-7pm

Sunday 7am-2 pm

Welcome to the CHALKBOARD Cafe located in historic Seaside, Oregon overlooking the Necanicum River. Our food is made with locally sourced ingredients.

Breakfast served all day!!!

Check out our SEASIDE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT featuring our Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and its french cousin the Chalkboards French Dip.

At the CHALKBOARD we don’t get tied down with one menu with one swipe you’ll be welcomed to a fresh dining experience while still keeping our classics!

Check our board for fresh items baked daily!    — Ken and Angela 

chalkboardcafellc.com
 
 
 
 

Appreciating the reserved parking for the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

Dedicated parking is to be found on the corner of Holladay and Oceanway, thanks to the Gilbert Block.

Walk east on Broadway over the Necanicum River, and you’re in a very different world — the oldest part of Seaside, to be exact. Seaside’s mayor from 1912 to 1916, Alexandre Gilbert, rebuilt the four-block Gilbert District at the intersection of Broadway and Holladay Drive after the city’s big fire in 1912. Today the Gilbert District is thriving with vibrant restaurantsart galleriesboutiques, and antique stores. More than 30 local businesses call this historic district home. Here’s how to spend a few hours poking around. 

Stroll across the arched Broadway Bridge and see the Gilbert Block Building, est. 1914, and Kirwen Building, est. 1913,  the Wheatley-Desler Building, est. 1914,  the Menzel Building est.1913, old Seaside City jail, est. 1914, and the old Seaside firehouse, est. 1914 on the corner of Highway 101 and Broadway Street. 

Highlighting businesses on the Historic Gilbert District riverfront boardwalk and beyond.

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Located in the Gilbert Block Building on the Necanicum riverfront boardwalk in downtown Seaside.

  1. Patty’s Wicker Cafe
  2. Spay and Neuter Thrift Shop
  3. Healthy Hub and Wellness Spa
  4. Ancient Art of Healing

And, too, what is across the Necanicum River and Broadway Bridge from the Historic Gilbert District in downtown Seaside.

  1. Waterfront swan boats
  2. Bridge Tender Bar
  3. Seaside Convention Center
  4. Public Parking
  5. Quatat Park

FUN FACT

Rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, or a swan boat at the park within walking distance from the Historic Gilbert District.

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INTERESTING HISTORIC NEWS

The Necanicum River flows right through the center of the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

Necanicum” is one of many names in northwest Oregon, beginning with ne, a prefix indicating a place. Necanicum is derived from Ne-hay-ne-hum, a Native American lodge upstream. In Seaside, three water places are named with the prefix of ne. 

Neawanna River, Neacoxie Creek, and Necanicum River.

A future post will highlight the businesses located on the second floors of the Historic Gilbert District, as well as, a bit of history of the area.

In addition, the news will be shared about the future plans for the district.

Thanks for reading.