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Summary for 767 32ND AVE / Parcel ID 5366200365 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: American Foursquare Neighborhood: Madrona
Built By: Year Built: 1906
 
Significance
This is a fairly typical example of American Foursquare architecture combining elements of late Queen Anne and early twentieth century styles. The structure exhibits a high degree of design integrity despite replacement of several windows, refurbishment of the siding and possible interior alterations.

This is one of approximately 2,200 houses that are still extant out of more than 5,000 that were built by the end of 1906 in Seattle’s Central Area, Eastlake, First Hill, Leschi, Madison Park, Madrona, and North Capitol Hill neighborhoods.

A complete permit history, and a complete record of ownership and occupation have not yet been prepared for this property.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

King County GIS Center Property Report (http://www5.kingcounty.gov/kcgisreports/property_report.aspx; accessed August 18, 2008)

King County Property Record Card (c. 1938-1972) Washington State Archives

 
Appearance
This house was built in 1906. It was remodeled in 1996 according to the King County GIS Center Property Report.

Several of the windows appear to have been replaced with vinyl; however, the new windows mimic the original in size, type and general appearance. The siding may have been refurbished.

Detail for 767 32ND AVE / Parcel ID 5366200365 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Wood, Wood - Clapboard 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: two & ½
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Changes to Plan: Slight
Changes to Windows: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 767 32ND AVE / Parcel ID 5366200365 / Inv # 0


Photo taken May 28, 2008
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