The very first warehouse building that Amazon leased [1] in Seattle (549 South Dawson) was built in 1972 with a rail line running directly into it, this can be

The very first warehouse building that Amazon leased [1] in Seattle (549 South Dawson) was built in 1972 with a rail line running directly into it, this can be seen on satellite maps--the building is U shaped, for access to both sides of the rail siding. Amazon never used this siding and it's fallen into even further disuse since they moved out (not sure the tracks are even visible anymore or covered up) but it's interesting to consider what Amazon's logistics footprint would look like today if a twist of fate had instead inspired them to take the route of primarily direct rail links instead of over-the-road trucking. https://corporate.findlaw.com/contracts/land/549-south-dawson-street-seattle-wa-lease-agreement-pacific.html https://corporate.findlaw.com/contracts/land/549-south-dawso...