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Summary for 814 19th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502410 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare - Prairie, Arts & Crafts - Craftsman Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1908
 
Significance
In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local).
This house embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Prairie style with eclectic details. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle and because it and its setting contibute to the historic streetscape. A one story dwelling appears at this location on the 1904-1905 Sanborn Map. W. E. Evans acquired this property in December of 1923.
 
Appearance
This two story, frame Prairie style dwelling has a hipped roof with hipped roof dormers, the eaves of which flare slightly. The eaves are broad but enclosed and have decorative false rafter ends. The broad, low gable porch is supported by massive square columns set on a balustrade made of horizontal siding to match the house.

Detail for 814 19th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502410 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Wood - Clapboard Foundation(s): Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Hip 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
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Changes to Windows: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives

Photo collection for 814 19th AVE / Parcel ID 2254502410 / Inv #


Photo taken Aug 01, 1991

Photo taken Aug 03, 1979
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