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Summary for 939 22nd AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Historic Name: Uknown Common Name:
Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1895
 
Significance
This house is a good example of late 19th century vernacular architecture. It contributes to our knowledge of the architectural and residential development of Seattle.
 
Appearance
This is an early example of the traditional two story hipped roof box with shallow boxed eave and full width hipped porch. The eave is decorated with small scroll brackets.

Detail for 939 22nd AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Wood - Drop siding Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Hip Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
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 939 22nd AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992
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