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Summary for 7700 SAND POINT WAY / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: NAS Seattle Building 31 - Boat House Common Name:
Style: Vernacular Neighborhood:
Built By: Year Built: 1938
 
Significance
Built in 1938, the Boathouse provided covered slips for boats and housed a crash boat rescue squadron. In more recent years, the Boathouse served as boat storage, repair, and offices.
 
Appearance
This single-story, rectangular building is located at the north end of the district on Lake Washington just north of the Building 11 Shop & Office Building, Public Works. The building is oriented north to south, with the main entrance on the east side. Wooden pilings support the wood frame structure. A gable roof covers walls clad with drop siding, most of which is covered with T-1-11 or aluminum siding. Original siding is visible at the southeast corner and along the full west facade. Original boat slip openings remain visible along the west facade. Small boats are anchored to the pier and protected from the elements by the Boathouse. Alterations include the non-original cladding, minor changes to the windows, and a small addition at the north end of the building.

Detail for 7700 SAND POINT WAY / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0

Status:
Classication: Building District Status: NR
Cladding(s): Metal - Aluminum Siding, Wood Foundation(s): Other
Roof Type(s): Gable Roof Material(s): Asphalt/Composition-Shingle
Building Type: Defense - Military facility Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Other No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Military
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Windows: Slight
Changes to Original Cladding: Extensive
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 7700 SAND POINT WAY / Parcel ID 0225049062 / Inv # 0


Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009

Photo taken May 07, 2009
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