Summary for 715 26TH AVE / Parcel ID 6362900120 / Inv # 0 |
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Unknown |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Vernacular |
Neighborhood: |
Central Area |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1895 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). |
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This house embodies the distinctive characteristics of a vernacular interpretation of the Queen Anne style. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle and because it and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape.
This house does not appear on the 1893 Sanborn Map but does appear on the 1904-1905 Sanborn.
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| Appearance |
| This house is a traditional, two story gable front form embellished with Queen Anne details. The gable is shingled and the gable peak decorated with delicate sawn work. A partial width asymmetrical hipped roof porch shelters a three-sided bay and the front entrance. It has turned posts and spoolwork trim. The bay is paneled. Windows are one over one double hung sash. |
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Detail for 715 26TH AVE / Parcel ID 6362900120 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
INV |
| Cladding(s): |
Shingle, Wood |
Foundation(s): |
Unknown |
| 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 |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Interior: |
Unknown |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
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King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives
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Photo collection for 715 26TH AVE / Parcel ID 6362900120 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken Aug 01, 1991
Photo taken Jul 27, 1978
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