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Summary for 904 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100015 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne - Cottage Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1900
 
Significance
This is a good example of late 19th/early 20th century vernacular architecture. It contributes to our knowledge of the architectural and residential development of Seattle. It and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape.
 
Appearance
This is one of a pair of identical one story frame vernacular cottages with Queen Anne details including cutaway bay with decorative art glass window and hipped roof with façade gable projection. It has a hipped roof asymmetrical porch. Original siding is covered with new shingles.

Detail for 904 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100015 / Inv #

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

Photo collection for 904 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100015 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992
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