Summary for 1424 15th AVE / Parcel ID 7234600135 / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Temple de Hirsch (Demolished 1992) |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Italian - Italian Renaissance |
Neighborhood: |
Central Area |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1907 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). |
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The Temple de Hirsch is possibly architect, Julian Everett's most important work in Seattle. Additionally, the Synagogue is significant as a reminder of and for its association with the cultural life of the strong Jewish community.
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| Appearance |
| The Temple de Hirsch is an elegant, twin towered, brick synagogue at the corner of Union and 15th. It has a massive classical portico supported by four fluted columns and it has towering arched windows. The towers are punctuated by trios slender arched openings and have a strong cornice line emphasized with modillions. The ornate domes to each tower are missing. The building is vacant and unused; the congregations' new facility is located in the same block to the northeast of this building. (For more information on the new facility refer to the property record on this database with the following address: 1511 E Pine Street). |
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Detail for 1424 15th AVE / Parcel ID 7234600135 / Inv # |
| Status: |
No - Altered |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
INV |
| Cladding(s): |
Brick |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Gable |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition |
| Building Type: |
Domestic - Single Family |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Brick |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Windows: |
Moderate |
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Changes to Interior: |
Unknown |
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Other: |
Extensive |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
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seattle P. I. March 11, 1906 (and others).
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Photo collection for 1424 15th AVE / Parcel ID 7234600135 / Inv # |
Photo taken Jul 01, 1991
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