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Summary for 2218 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000090 / Inv #

Historic Name: Automotive Service Co. Common Name: parking garage
Style: Commercial Neighborhood: Belltown
Built By: Year Built: 1924
 
Significance
Built in 1924, this was one of many auto-related businesses that took advantage of Belltown's proximity to downtown and lower land prices. In 1937 it housed the Automotive Service Company, which specialized in selling and servicing Willard automobiles. The building is relatively intact, with a new garage door and covered transoms. The display windows where the small showroom once was may have been replaced, but appear similar to the originals. It is now used for parking.
 
Appearance

Detail for 2218 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000090 / Inv #

Status: No - Altered
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Transportation - Road- Related Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Brick No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Transportation
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
King County Tax Assessor Records, ca. 1932-1972.

Photo collection for 2218 4th AVE / Parcel ID 0696000090 / Inv #


Photo taken Jul 05, 2006

Photo taken Mar 18, 2007
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