Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 304 26th AVE / Parcel ID 1250200495 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name: Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1890   Significance In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the National Register of Historic Places. In the opinion of the survey, this property appears to meet the criteria of the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Ordinance. This house embodies the distinctive characteristics of a vernacular interpretation of the Queen Anne style. It is important because it enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle and because it and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape. This house appears on the 1893 Sanborn Map. Cross reference: see Section 106 Review Files regarding 304 26th Ave S.   Appearance This handsome house is a one and 1/2 story gable front form with cross gables at the rear, which produce a shallow projection to the north and an L to the south. A decorative shed porch with turned posts and sawn work shelter the side entrance. Shingles decorate the gables and each peak sawn work decoration. This house has been restored since the 1979 survey.

Detail for 304 26th AVE / Parcel ID 1250200495 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory Classication: Building District Status: INV Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood - Shiplap Foundation(s): Unknown Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Irregular Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one & ½ Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture Integrity Changes to Windows: Intact Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Major Bibliographic References Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.

Photo collection for 304 26th AVE / Parcel ID 1250200495 / Inv #

Photo taken Aug 01, 1991 Photo taken Jun 01, 1979 Photo taken Jun 01, 1979