Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 345 16th AVE / Parcel ID 1202600010 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name: Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1915   Significance In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). For a brief period in the early 20th century, during the heyday of the bungalow form, bungalow courts were built as alternatives to apartment living. This collection of ten cottages is a rare surviving example of a bungalow court.   Appearance This is a charming collection of ten identical bungalows that are stacked side-by-side parallel to the street on both sides of a narrow walk. Each of the cottages is a wood shingle, gable roof bungalow with Craftsman detail. Wide eaves have decorative rafter ends and tiny pedimented proches supported by knee braces. A retaining wall, entry gate and planned landscaping further link the cottages.

Detail for 345 16th AVE / Parcel ID 1202600010 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory Classication: Building District Status: INV Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood Foundation(s): Post & Pier Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture Integrity Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Changes to Windows: Intact Changes to Plan: Intact Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 345 16th AVE / Parcel ID 1202600010 / Inv #

Photo taken Jul 01, 1991 Photo taken Jul 01, 1991 Photo taken Aug 01, 1979 Photo taken Aug 06, 1979