Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 1414 S Weller ST S / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Historic Name: Japanese Language School Common Name: Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1910   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 school is important for its association with Seattle's significant Japanese community. It enhances our knowledge of the development of that community and residential development in Seattle. The one story school was built about 1910 and the two story building in 1917. It continues as a Japanese language school today.   Appearance This school complex consists of a large, 2 story, U-shaped building with small pedimented entrances and a one-story, hipped roof rectangular building. Both are frame but the two story building is clad in asbestos shingles. Both buildings are characterized by abundant windows and simplicity of design.

Detail for 1414 S Weller ST S / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory Classication: Building District Status: INV Cladding(s): Shingle - Concrete/Asbestos Foundation(s): Unknown Roof Type(s): Flat Roof Material(s): Other Building Type: Education - School Plan: U-Shape Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Ethnic Heritage Integrity Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive Changes to Interior: Unknown Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Windows: Intact Major Bibliographic References King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives Seattle P. I., 1917

Photo collection for 1414 S Weller ST S / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Photo taken Aug 01, 1991 Photo taken Aug 01, 1991