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Summary for 800-830 18th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502165 / Inv #

Historic Name: Churhc of Immaculate Conception Common Name:
Style: Italian - Italian Renaissance Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1904
 
Significance
In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local).
This building is significant for its tsrong architectural presence. The commending, turn-towered Italian Renaissance architecture is the center point among the Edes and Knight, Squire Park and Renton plats. The church and subsequent 1910 school addition have played a significant role in the cultural life of the community.
 
Appearance
The most visibly prominent building in this neighborhood, the Church of the Immaculate Conception is a commanding twin-towered Italian Renaissance Revival building interpreted in brick, wood and masonry. A hipped roof, brick Foursquare and a two story Renaissance Revival school to the south of the church complete the complex.

Detail for 800-830 18th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502165 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Unknown Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Religion - Religious facility Plan: Unknown
Structural System: Unknown No. of Stories: Various
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Religion, Social Movements & Organizations
Integrity
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Windows: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Unknown
Changes to Original Cladding: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle P. I., May 14, 1904 (and others)
Filipino Oral History Project

Photo collection for 800-830 18th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502165 / Inv #


Photo taken Jul 01, 1991

Photo taken Jul 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 03, 1979
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