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Summary for 2406 E Spruce ST E / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Historic Name: St. Johannes Lutheran Church Common Name:
Style: Gothic - Late Gothic revival Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1920
 
Significance
This is an excellent example of a small Gothic Revival Church. It contributes to our knowledge of the architectural and religious development of Seattle. It and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape.
 
Appearance
This is a one story Gothic Revival church with daylight basement. It is brick with stone details including finials above the series of false buttresses that rise between the arched windows. A house to the east of the church, which has historically served as the rectory is now attached to the church but is extensively altered.

Detail for 2406 E Spruce ST E / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Brick, Stone Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Religion - Religious facility Plan: Irregular
Structural System: Unknown No. of Stories: one & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Historic Inventory, Central Area, 1979.
King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives

Photo collection for 2406 E Spruce ST E / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992

Photo taken Jun 20, 1979
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