Summary for 9145 7th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Ferrucci Farm |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Arts & Crafts - Craftsman |
Neighborhood: |
South Park |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1915 |
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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 and its environs are important as one of South Park's last surviving truck farms; reminder that South Park developed as an agrarian community and was important in supporting Seattle's Public Market. This farm is important too, for its associaiton with South Park's significant Italian community.
John Ferrucci gained title to this property in 1922 and 1905 after having lived at 9348 7th Ave S.
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| Appearance |
| This truck farm is a two and one-third acre tract and was owned by the Ferrucci family until about 1980. Although presently not farmed, the acreage and buildings are intact including two cottages moved to the property mid-century. The "big house" is a modest Craftsman bungalow with front facing gable and asymmetrical gabled porch entrance. A barn/garage is situated to the southwest of the house. Huge fruit trees, berry vines and other plantings survive. |
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Detail for 9145 7th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Wood - Clapboard |
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: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Ethnic Heritage |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Interior: |
Unknown |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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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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The Duwamish Diary, Cleveland High School, Seattle Public Schools, 1949
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Interview with current owner, August 1991.
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Photo collection for 9145 7th AVE / Parcel ID Unknown / Inv # |
Photo taken Jun 01, 1991
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