Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 2126 3rd AVE / Parcel ID 0694000180 / Inv #

Historic Name: Sam Inch Gotham Garage Common Name: National Assoc. of Credit Management Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Belltown Built By: Year Built: 1914   Significance This two-story brick building was built in 1914 as Sam Inch’s Gotham Garage, offering both repairs and vehicle storage. It was designed by J. L. McCauley, and was distinguished by large double garage doors in the center, 12-light transoms above the display windows, and 6-over-1 windows on the second story. Seattle’s first automobile only arrived in 1905, so this would have been one of the earliest and larger garages in Belltown. This newly regraded area had less costly land yet was conveniently located for those working downtown to have cars serviced. It also provided parking, since apartments and office buildings did not yet provide parking. The garage appears to have remained until 1947, when the large center doors were replaced by display windows for Bergman Luggage.   Appearance This building has been extensively altered with new windows on the first floor. The second story two-over-two wood sash appear older, but are not original. The arched parapet, prominent cornice and brick facing, with decorative brickwork between floors, remain.

Detail for 2126 3rd AVE / Parcel ID 0694000180 / Inv #

Status: No - Altered Classication: Building District Status: Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured Roof Type(s): Flat with Parapet Roof Material(s): Unknown Building Type: Transportation - Road- Related Plan: Rectangular Structural System: Brick No. of Stories: two Unit Theme(s): Commerce, Transportation Integrity Changes to Windows: Extensive Changes to Original Cladding: Moderate Changes to Plan: Moderate Major Bibliographic References King County Tax Assessor Records, ca. 1932-1972. City of Seattle, Department of Planning and Development, Microfilm Records.

Photo collection for 2126 3rd AVE / Parcel ID 0694000180 / Inv #

Photo taken Mar 18, 2007