Summary for 511 2ND AVE / Parcel ID 1990200315 / Inv # 0 |
| Historic Name: |
Unknown |
Common Name: |
Uptown Creative Services |
| Style: |
Commercial, Modern |
Neighborhood: |
Queen Anne |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1955 |
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| Significance |
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This 1-story commercial building was constructed in 1955 according to the 1956 King County Assessor property card, in the Uptown neighborhood
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| Appearance |
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Constructed in 1955, this concrete block office building is located midblock on the west side of Second Avenue W. The 1-story building has a rectangular plan and stands on a poured concrete foundation. The building is clad in Roman brick (east elevation), concrete block, and combed wood shingles. The main (east) elevation with the front entrance fronts Second Avenue W. The building features a flat, built-up roof; eaves project on the south elevation. The wall of windows on the south elevation features wood windows and transoms. The entrance on the main elevation is recessed within the solid end wall and features a wood door, transom, and sidelight.
The building retains integrity and is a typical single-story commercial building from the 1950s. |
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Detail for 511 2ND AVE / Parcel ID 1990200315 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
Yes - Hold |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Brick, Shingle - Combed |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured, Unknown |
| Roof Type(s): |
Flat with Eaves |
Roof Material(s): |
Unknown |
| Building Type: |
Commercial/Trade - Business |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Concrete - Poured |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Commerce |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Storefront: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
Slight |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
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Photo collection for 511 2ND AVE / Parcel ID 1990200315 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken Oct 13, 2001
Photo taken Feb 26, 2018
Photo taken Feb 26, 2018
Photo taken Jan 01, 1900
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