Summary for 3829 WHITMAN AVE / Parcel ID 1972201870 / Inv # 0 |
| Historic Name: |
Chester & Mayme Streckenbach House |
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| Style: |
Arts & Crafts - Craftsman |
Neighborhood: |
Fremont |
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Year Built: |
1925 |
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| Significance |
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This is an unusual entirely brick-clad residence that exhibits modest Craftsman Bungalow stylistic influences; it is a good example of middle-class house types that were prevalently constructed by building contractors and housing developers during this era. It was constructed in 1925 and is located in the Denny & Hoyt’s Addition, one of the earliest platted and developed residential areas in Fremont. According to building permit records, this house was constructed for C.W. Streckenbach, possibly by the builder/contractor H.J. Miller. Streckenbach purchased this property – which included a small hipped roof 980 s.f. cottage (built c.1898) - on 11-6-25. In order to construct the subject house he obtained a building permit (dated 6-7-1925) to move the cottage to the rear of the site. During this period, Chester W. Streckenbach was a manager for the Washington Broom & Woodenware Co. located at 386 W. Nickerson. The new house may have taken a while to complete since the fireplace and chimney were not permitted or built until 1929. A brick veneer garage was also built on the site in 1929. Mr. Streckenbach appears to have resided in the subject house with his wife Mayme until c.1945.
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| Appearance |
| Located mid-block on the west side of Whitman Avenue N. with the front elevation oriented to the east. Generally well-preserved, one story, brick veneer/wood-frame, single-family residence constructed in 1925. Exhibits modest late Craftsman Bungalow stylistic design elements/ features. Hipped roof form w/projecting hipped roof porch. Measures approx. 25’ x 35’ with concrete foundation and basement level. Prominent projecting front porch measures 5’ x 10’ is enclosed with brick arched opening and stairs w/brick cheeks. Craftsman style design elements/features include: low pitched roof forms; wire-cut variegated brick masonry cladding, and wide roof overhangs. Original wooden double –hung and fixed windows remain in place. Original brick masonry fireplace at south elevation. Garage designed in character w/ house located on site. |
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Detail for 3829 WHITMAN AVE / Parcel ID 1972201870 / Inv # 0 |
| Status: |
Yes - Inventory |
| Classication: |
Building |
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| Cladding(s): |
Brick - Common Bond |
Foundation(s): |
Concrete - Poured |
| Roof Type(s): |
Hip |
Roof Material(s): |
Asphalt/Composition-Shingle |
| Building Type: |
Domestic - Single Family |
Plan: |
Rectangular |
| Structural System: |
Balloon Frame/Platform Frame |
No. of Stories: |
one |
| Unit Theme(s): |
Architecture/Landscape Architecture |
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Changes to Plan: |
Intact |
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Changes to Windows: |
Intact |
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Changes to Original Cladding: |
Intact |
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| Major Bibliographic References |
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King County Tax Assessor Records, ca. 1932-1972.
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City of Seattle DPD Microfilm Records.
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Polk's Seattle Directories, 1910-1940.
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Photo collection for 3829 WHITMAN AVE / Parcel ID 1972201870 / Inv # 0 |
Photo taken May 17, 2009
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