Where History and Commerce Meet in Longview, Washington.

Nominated to the Longview Historic Registry in 1990,The MERK building is located in the heart of Longview's historic commercial district. It was the first commercial building erected in Longview in 1923, and found life as the headquarters and company store of the pioneering Long-Bell Lumber Company, one of the largest wood products conglomerates of the era.

These days, the building is home to a wide variety of businesses. Retail stores occupy the first and second floors with office tenants located on the second and third floors. Shoppers can find a variety of goods and services at The MERK, along with gallery-quality artwork, and exhibits that detail the city of Longview's exciting history.

Looking for a space to move your business to? The MERK offers all of the modern amenities you would expect and can accommodate a wide variety of enterprises. Contact us about lease opportunities  one of our 50 suites. 

Come see us on Commerce Avenue in Longview, Washington, visit our tenants and take yourself on a self-guided walking tour complete with historic photographs and memorabilia. You'll see why The MERK is at the center of it all!