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Summary for 1528 18th AVE / Parcel ID 7234601355 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1895
 
Significance
In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local).
Even in altered conditon, this house retains the distinctive characteristics of a Queen Anne dwelling. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of residential development in Seattle and because it and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape. It appears on the 1904-1905 Sanborn but does not seem to appear on the 1893 map.
 
Appearance
This two story Queen Anne dwelling has a pyramidal roof with a gable projection to the front, which caps a two story bay. A wrap-around porch with low hipped roof is supported by elegant turned posts. Wooden shingles were installed over the clapboard siding prior to 1958 but gable ends retain this original decorative shingles. Corners of the cutaway bay are decorated withscroll work brackets. Original decorative and one over one double hung sash have been replaced.

Detail for 1528 18th AVE / Parcel ID 7234601355 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood Foundation(s): Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Pyramidal Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Irregular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive
Changes to Plan: Slight
Major Bibliographic References
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives

Photo collection for 1528 18th AVE / Parcel ID 7234601355 / Inv #


Photo taken Aug 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 06, 1979

Photo taken Aug 06, 1979
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