Summary for 1722 S FOREST ST S / Parcel ID 7319900095 / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Beacon Evangelical Lutheran Church |
Common Name: |
Beacon Lutheran Church |
| Style: |
Unknown |
Neighborhood: |
Beacon Hill |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1950 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. |
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Construction began in 1948 and was completed in 1950 on this building, the Beacon Lutheran Church.
Beacon Hill is a long north-south tending ridge located southeast of downtown Seattle and stands 350 feet at its highest point. The hill’s steep topography deterred substantial Euro-American settlement through the early 1880s. Then, development of the area was stimulated by the introduction of streetcar lines in the 1890s, its proximity to Seattle’s main industrial area to the west, and the regrading of the hill’s north end in the early 1900s.
Originally acquired by the City in 1898, Jefferson Park was integrated into Seattle’s Olmsted system of parks, and the Olmsted Brothers prepared a plan for the park in 1912. The first public golf course west of the Mississippi opened at Jefferson Park in 1915. Jefferson Park has exerted a profound positive influence on the development of the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Because of its proximity to the International District, Japanese and Chinese families moved to Beacon Hill starting in the 1920s. World War I and II stimulated a surge in housing development associated with wartime industry. The construction of Interstate 5 in the 1960s and Interstate 90 in the 1980s sliced through the neighborhoods and contributed to Beacon Hill’s relative isolation. Today, Beacon Hill is an ethnically diverse working class community, which has a mixed Asian, Chicano, African American, and Caucasian population.
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| Appearance |
| Built in 1950, this Church stands on a rectangular corner lot. The building is oriented to South Forest Street on a sloping site above street level. This approximately 2346 square foot, two-story Church with a partial basement features a T-shaped plan, measuring overall approximately 54’ by 64’. A poured concrete foundation supports the concrete frame, brick clad superstructure. Asphalt composition roofing covers the gable roof. Nearly flush gables and eaves with slight rake trim define the roofline. Paired arched windows with wood sash provide day lighting. Stained glass windows accent the north and south facades and the nave. A recessed entrance provides access to the building. A modest bell tower extends above the roofline. Its style and function set this building apart as a significant element within the Beacon Hill neighborhood. |
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Detail for 1722 S FOREST ST S / Parcel ID 7319900095 / Inv # |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Brick |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Gable |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition |
| Building Type: |
Religion - Religious facility |
Plan: |
T-Shape |
| Structural System: |
Unknown |
No. of Stories: |
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| Integrity |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
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King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.
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Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
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City of Seattle. Survey of City-Owned Historic Resources. Prepared by Cathy Wickwire, Seattle, 2001. Forms for Ravenna Park structures.
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Tobin, Caroline. (2004) "Beacon Hill Historic Context Statement."
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Photo collection for 1722 S FOREST ST S / Parcel ID 7319900095 / Inv # |
Photo taken Nov 06, 2003
Photo taken Nov 06, 2003
Photo taken Nov 06, 2003
Photo taken Nov 06, 2003
Photo taken Nov 06, 2003
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