The Spanish Castle
1931 - 1968
Old Highway 99
Corner of Pacific Highway S. & Des Moines Way
Between Tacoma and Seattle, Washington

This is how the Spanish Castle appeared in about the 1930's and 1940's.


This is how the Spanish Castle appeared in about the 1960's.

It is sad to say that this building, one that had such a significant place in Pacific Northwest music history, no longer exists except in photographs and in our memories.  In its day, this was one of the "in" places to go and attracted the top bands on the Pacific Northwest and national music circuits.  When people think of the Castle, they think of the Wailers, Sonics, Jimi Hendrix and all the other creators of that time in PNW music history.

We are in the process of compiling a list of the bands that performed at the Spanish Castle in the 60's.  If you had a band that played here, have a flyer or advertisement for gigs at the Castle, memories to share, or remember seeing a particular band perform at this establishment, please let us know and we will add their name to the list of bands that performed here.  Send any information to our Webmaster.

The Spanish Castle, a popular dance hall, was built in 1930 on Pacific Highway South at Midway. The building was demolished in April 1968.

This is how the interior of the Spanish Castle appeared in about the 1960's
Photo Courtesy of Bob Christensen

Night People on The Spanish Castle stage in about the early 1960's
Photo Courtesy of Bob Christensen

Night People on The Spanish Castle stage in about the early 1960's
Photo Courtesy of Bob Christensen

Credits: Dean Tonkin, Steve Hudziak, Ginny Lee (Howell), Bob Christensen, Gretchen Christopher, Gil Larson, Ron Roe, Peter Simpson, Walt Melewski, Pat Teal, Steve Miller, Chuck Curry