Summary for 708 RAINIER AVE / Parcel ID 0424049002 / Inv # 0 |
| Historic Name: |
Franklin Dairy |
Common Name: |
A-1 Chinese Buffet |
| Style: |
Commercial, Spanish - Mission |
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| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1923 |
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| Significance |
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This one story masonry building was constructed in circa 1928 and was originally used as a Dairy processing facility. In 1938 it was the Franklin dairy and the building was owned by Frank O. Kalberg. In 1957 the Babson Brothers Company occupied the building. The building is extensively altered and is currently occupied by a restaurant.
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Detail for 708 RAINIER AVE / Parcel ID 0424049002 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
No - Altered |
| Classication: |
Building |
District Status: |
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| Cladding(s): |
Stucco |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Flat with Parapet |
Roof Material(s): |
Unknown |
| Building Type: |
Industry/Processing/Extraction - Manufacturing |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Unknown |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Agriculture, Commerce |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Windows: |
Extensive |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Slight |
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Storefront: |
Extensive |
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Changes to Plan: |
Moderate |
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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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King County Assessor Property Characteristics Report, database at http://www5.metrokc.gov/ --parcel locator
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Photo collection for 708 RAINIER AVE / Parcel ID 0424049002 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken Mar 15, 2007
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