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Summary for 8007 8th AVE / Parcel ID 7327901345 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Arts & Crafts - Craftsman Neighborhood: South Park
Built By: Year Built: 1920
 
Significance
This house is a good exampel of the Craftsman bunglaows that characterized early 20th Century South Park. Ernest Peny held title in 1921.
 
Appearance
This house is an intact example of a modest Craftsman bungalow. It is a one story dwelling with a front facing gable roof and inset corner porch. The gable end is clad in wood shingles, the first story in narrow beveled siding and the foundation and porch railing in medium width siding. The porch is supported by hearty square columns. Knee braces decorate the eave. The house has one-over-one double hung wooden sash windows and a daylight basement.

Detail for 8007 8th AVE / Parcel ID 7327901345 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Wood Foundation(s): Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.

Photo collection for 8007 8th AVE / Parcel ID 7327901345 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1991
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