Summary for 809 15th AVE / Parcel ID 1710400075 / Inv # |
| Historic Name: |
Unknown |
Common Name: |
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| Style: |
Arts & Crafts - Swiss Chalet, Vernacular |
Neighborhood: |
Central Area |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1902 |
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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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While ads for the 1902 Columbia Terrace development touted that no two houses would be alike, this house is virtually identical to 826 - 14th Avenue. Owned by C. T. Smith and A. S. Kerry (Kerry Lumber Company) and designed by architects Robertson and Blackwell, Columbia Terrace is an eccentric collection of "romantic" cottages on 14th and 15th Avenues between Columbia and Marion. This house is an excellent, intact example of Craftsman and Chateauesque details applied to a traditional house form. It and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape.
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| Appearance |
| This two story frame hosue is a traditional gable front vernacular house form embellished with Craftsman and Chateauesque details. It has a broad roof with wide overhanging eaves decorated with Craftsman brackets. Sawnwork, modillions and spindle handrail further decoarate the house, which also has one over one double hung windows. |
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Detail for 809 15th AVE / Parcel ID 1710400075 / Inv # |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
INV |
| Cladding(s): |
Shingle, Wood |
Foundation(s): |
Brick |
| 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 Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Interior: |
Unknown |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
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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Seattle P. I. December 23, 1901; March 13, 1902; June 11, 1902.
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Photo collection for 809 15th AVE / Parcel ID 1710400075 / Inv # |
Photo taken Jul 01, 1991
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