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

Historic Name: NAS Seattle Building 119 - Dope Storage (Assembly & Repair) Common Name:
Style: Other Neighborhood:
Built By: Year Built: 1939
 
Significance
Built between 1939 and 1944, this structure was used for the storage of aircraft dope which was plasticized lacquer applied to aircraft fabric. The Dope Storage building was sited near the Assembly & Repair building for easy access, yet, separate for fire safety purposes. Applying dope to aircraft was part of the assembly process.
 
Appearance
The building sits just south of Building 2, Assembly & Repair. The compact, brick building features a concrete shed roof. A flush panel metal door on the west facade provides access.

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

Status:
Classication: Building District Status: NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR, NR
Cladding(s): Brick Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Shed Roof Material(s): Unknown
Building Type: Defense - Military facility Plan: Square
Structural System: Masonry - Unreinforced No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture, Military
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Intact
Major Bibliographic References

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


Photo taken May 07, 2009
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