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Summary for 510 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100460 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name:
Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1900
 
Significance
This is a good example of late 19th/early 20th century vernacular architecture. It contributes to our knowledge of the architectural and residential development of Seattle. It and its setting contribute to the historic streetscape.
 
Appearance
This is an unusual (for the NW) one and one half story side gable vernacular house with full width shed porch supported by square columns. It has two over two double hung wooden window sashes and frames. There is a shed wing across the rear and a modern addition beyond that. There are two multipaned façade windows tucked under the eave.

Detail for 510 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100460 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory
Classication: Building District Status: INV
Cladding(s): Wood - Drop siding 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 & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Slight
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Major Bibliographic References
City of Seattle DCLU Microfilm Records.
Polk's Seattle Directories, 1890-1996.
Sanborn (Insurance) Map Company, Seattle, Washington.
Seattle Historic Inventory, Central Area, 1979.

Photo collection for 510 20th AVE / Parcel ID 9126100460 / Inv #


Photo taken Jun 01, 1992
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