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Summary for 724 21st AVE / Parcel ID 9126101155 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1895
 
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.
This house embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Queen Anne style. It is important as an intact representative of its type that enhances our knowledge of late 19th century architecture and because it offers us informaiton about residential development in Seattle. This house does not appear on the 1893 Sanborn but does appear on the 1904-1905 map. It was owned by the estate of F. E. Johnson in 1931.
 
Appearance
This two story frame dwelling has a cross gable roof and, characteristic of the Queen Anne style, some form of decoration on nearly every surface. Decorative shingles fill the gables, the round bay has wooden panels and beaded window frames and a two story porch has turned posts and spindlework balustrade. Built on a double corner lot, this house contributes handsomely to the historic streetscape.

Detail for 724 21st AVE / Parcel ID 9126101155 / 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: Irregular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Windows: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives

Photo collection for 724 21st AVE / Parcel ID 9126101155 / Inv #


Photo taken Aug 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 03, 1979
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