14. Columbia Funeral Home, 4567 Rainier Avenue S:

Although just outside the boundaries of the Landmark District, the Columbia Funeral Home is an important part of Columbia City's historical neighborhood. Built in 1906 for the Lassen family, it was enlarged in 1907 and converted to a funeral home in 1917. Leo Lassen, announcer for the Seattle Rainiers minor league baseball team, grew up in this house. Since the 1950s, the Columbia Funeral Home has been locally famous for the elaborate crèche display in its front yard during the Christmas season.

Courtesy Glenn Drosendahl

Courtesy Rainier Valley Historical Society