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Summary for 712 3RD AVE / Parcel ID 3879901065 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: West Coast Arms Common Name:
Style: None Neighborhood: Queen Anne
Built By: Year Built: 1928
 
Significance

This 3-story brick-clad apartment building was constructed in 1928, according to the 1937 King County Assessor property card, in the Uptown neighborhood. The building is known as the West Coast Arms.

Notes: Paired with 716 3rd Avenue W. facing each other at entry drive.
 
Appearance

Constructed in 1928, this apartment building is located midblock on the east side of Third Avenue W between W Olympic Place and W Roy Street. The site slopes down from north to south. The 3-story building has a rectangular plan and stands on a poured concrete foundation. The building has a flat roof with a parapet; the parapet features a centered low-pitched pediment on the north and west elevations. A cast concrete beltcourse runs beneath the parapet. The building’s main (north) elevation faces north to a side courtyard and is oriented away from the Third Avenue W. A twin building is located north of the courtyard. The front entrance is centered on the north façade and sheltered within a rounded arch opening. Half round brick steps lead up to the entrance. The building features vinyl replacement windows. Brick soldier courses form the window headers. A metal fire escape is centered on the east elevation.

Detail for 712 3RD AVE / Parcel ID 3879901065 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Domestic - Multiple Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Unknown No. of Stories: three
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.

Photo collection for 712 3RD AVE / Parcel ID 3879901065 / Inv # 0


Photo taken Jan 27, 2004

Photo taken Feb 26, 2018

Photo taken Feb 26, 2018

Photo taken Jan 01, 1900
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