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Summary for 2511 S DEARBORN ST S / Parcel ID 6058600060 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne - Cottage Neighborhood: Central Area
Built By: Year Built: 1891
 
Significance
This is a example of small scale Queen Anne architecture, although the structure’s design integrity has been compromised replacement of most of the windows, removal of the original front porch, and modification of some siding details.

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 1891 according to the King County Property Record Card. The King County GIS Center Property Report indicates that the house was built in 1900, but is not able to record dates earlier that that year.

There is an addition at the back of the house, though this may have appeared at an early date. The original front porch is no longer extant and the original front door has been replaced by a window.
The entry appears to have been moved to the recessed side porch at the east (side) elevation. Aluminum windows have replaced the original wood windows at most of the window openings. The original siding was covered for a time by composition siding; however, the cladding appears to have been returned to its original appearance. The soffits at the roof overhangs may have recently been replaced.

Detail for 2511 S DEARBORN ST S / Parcel ID 6058600060 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Wood, Wood - Drop siding Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured
Roof Type(s): Flat with Eaves, Hip Roof Material(s): Wood - Shake
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Rectangular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: one
Unit Theme(s): Architecture/Landscape Architecture
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Moderate
Changes to Original Cladding: Moderate
Changes to Windows: Extensive
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 2511 S DEARBORN ST S / Parcel ID 6058600060 / Inv # 0


Photo taken May 29, 2008
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