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Summary for 505 13th AVE / Parcel ID / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Commercial Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1915
 
Significance
This building is a good example of early 20th century commercial and multifamily vernacular architecture. Further evalution of this building may yield information regarding the rich ethnic history of this traditionally Japanese/American neighborhood.
 
Appearance
This is a three story commercial building characterized by gabled three sided bay window projections and half-timber stucco and wood details. It has a crenellated parapet. (Building permits referenced: 468301, 466184, 444464).

Detail for 505 13th AVE / Parcel ID / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Brick, Stucco Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Unknown Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Commercial/Trade - Business Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Unknown No. of Stories: three
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Ethnic Heritage
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
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.

Photo collection for 505 13th AVE / Parcel ID / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 06, 1992

Photo taken Mar 29, 1994

Photo taken Sep 04, 1979

Photo taken Sep 04, 1979
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