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Summary for 800 20th AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1930
 
Significance
This house is a good example of early/mid 20th century vernacular architecture. It contributes to our knowledge of the architectural and residential development of Seattle. Further evaluation of this house may yield information regarding the rich ethnic history of this hisotrically Japanese/American and Italian/American neighborhood.
 
Appearance
This is a one & 1/2 story brick builder's cottage characterized by clipped side gables, textured stucco façade dormer, symmetrical gabled entrance porch, and patterned brick chimney and front porch columns.

Detail for 800 20th AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Brick, Stucco Foundation(s): Unknown
Roof Type(s): Gable - Clipped Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Unknown No. of Stories: one & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Ethnic Heritage
Integrity
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Slight
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Historic Inventory, Central Area, 1979.

Photo collection for 800 20th AVE / Parcel ID Not noted / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992
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