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Summary for 4739 Rainier AVE / Parcel ID 1703400006 / Inv #

Historic Name: Hasegawa Professional Building Common Name: Columbia Park Building
Style: Modern Neighborhood: Columbia City
Built By: Year Built: 1959
 
Significance
This commercial/office building was built in 1959. Architect Thomas A. Smith designed the building for owner Philip P. Malone. Malone purchased the property in 1957.
 
Appearance
This two story commercial building is of masonry construction and is supported by a concrete foundation. The first story is partially below grade. The building has a rectangular plan and a flat roof with wide eaves on the south elevation. The building is clad in Norman brick veneer and vertical wood siding, with concrete block pilasters. The fenestration consists of large glass windows with metal surrounds. Multiple entrances are located on the south elevation of the second story. Two storefronts are located on the first story of the front elevation.

Detail for 4739 Rainier AVE / Parcel ID 1703400006 / Inv #

Status: No - Age
Classication: Building District Status: NR, LR
Cladding(s): Brick, Vertical - Boards Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Eaves Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Commercial/Trade - Business Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Commerce
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Windows: Slight
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972), Washington State Archives.

Photo collection for 4739 Rainier AVE / Parcel ID 1703400006 / Inv #


Photo taken Mar 22, 2004
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