Summary for 1042 S WELLER ST S / Parcel ID 817100270 / Inv # 0 |
| Historic Name: |
NICHIRIN BUDDHIST CHURCH |
Common Name: |
NICHIRIN BUDDHIST CHURCH |
| Style: |
Vernacular |
Neighborhood: |
International District |
| Built By: |
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Year Built: |
1928 |
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| Significance |
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This wood frame religious meeting hall was constructed in circa 1928 for the Nichiren Buddhist Church. The design is attributed to Kichio Allen Arai.
Kichio Allen Arai was
the first Asian American to graduate from the Architecture program at the University of Washington. Arai went on to receive his
Masters in Architecture from Harvard University, and he is known for his contributions to
the design of numerous buildings associated with the Japanese community in the Pacific Northwest. This property is in the local International Special Review District.
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Detail for 1042 S WELLER ST S / Parcel ID 817100270 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
Yes - Hold |
| Classication: |
District |
District Status: |
LR |
| Cladding(s): |
Brick |
Foundation(s): |
Unknown |
| Roof Type(s): |
Gable, Hip |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition-Shingle |
| Building Type: |
Religion - Religious facility |
Plan: |
Irregular |
| Structural System: |
Unknown |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Ethnic Heritage, Religion |
| Integrity |
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Changes to Plan: |
Moderate |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
Moderate |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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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 1042 S WELLER ST S / Parcel ID 817100270 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken Mar 17, 2007
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