Summary for 1440 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228501055 / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Unknown |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Queen Anne, Vernacular |
Neighborhood: |
Central Area |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1900 |
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| Significance |
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In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). |
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This house embodies the distinctive characteristics of a vernacular Queen Anne dwelling. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle. It is also important for its contribution to the historic streetscape.
This house appears on the 1904-1905 Sanborn Map. It was purchased by Robert C. Gray in 1938.
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| Appearance |
| This is a traditional, two story gable front house form generously embellished with Queen Anne details. The focal point of the house is a large second floor horseshoe bay with balcony. The railing for the balcony is missing. The eaves of the house are flared and have false rafter ends. The full width, hipped porch shelters an asymmetrical entrance with shallow oval bay. Windows are one over one double hung sash. The upper lights of the second floor windows are decorative. Bases to the square porch posts are similar to the original. An interesting retaining wall and entrance steps enhance the site. |
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Detail for 1440 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228501055 / Inv # |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
INV |
| Cladding(s): |
Shingle, Wood |
Foundation(s): |
Unknown |
| Roof Type(s): |
Gable |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition |
| Building Type: |
Domestic - Single Family |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Balloon Frame/Platform Frame |
No. of Stories: |
two |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Interior: |
Unknown |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
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King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives
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Photo collection for 1440 21st AVE / Parcel ID 7228501055 / Inv # |
Photo taken Aug 01, 1991
Photo taken Aug 03, 1979
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