Seattle Historical Sites

Summary for 1412 E Columbia ST E / Parcel ID 1710400055 / Inv #

Historic Name: Unknown Common Name: Style: Vernacular Neighborhood: Central Area Built By: Year Built: 1902   Significance In the opinion of the survey, this property is located in a potential historic districe (National and/or local). This house is one of 22 "modern residences" that comprised the 1901 Columbia Terrace development. This block of rather eccentric and eclectic vernacular houses, interpreted in various romantic motifs, was developed by C. T. Smith and A. S. Kerry (Kerry Lumber Company) and designed by Robertson and Blackwell Architects. It is an excellent, relatively intact example of an early 20th century speculative housing development and as such enhances our knowledge of vernacular architecture and residential development in Seattle. This house is important as part of that unit and the historic streetscape it creates.   Appearance This house is a two story gable front form with some classical detailing and an odd triangular bay on the west side. The gable has a three part Palladianesque window. The partial width asymmetrical porch is supported by classical columns.

Detail for 1412 E Columbia ST E / Parcel ID 1710400055 / Inv #

Status: Yes - Inventory Classication: Building District Status: INV Cladding(s): Shingle, Wood 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: two Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture Integrity Changes to Plan: Intact Changes to Windows: Extensive Changes to Original Cladding: Intact Major Bibliographic References Seattle P. I. December 23, 1901; March 13, 1902; and others. King County Tax Assessor Rolls (1892-1910), Washington State Archives

Photo collection for 1412 E Columbia ST E / Parcel ID 1710400055 / Inv #

Photo taken Aug 01, 1991