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Summary for 1623 39TH AVE / Parcel ID 6321000285 / Inv # 0

Historic Name: Common Name:
Style: Queen Anne - Shingle Neighborhood: Madrona
Built By: Year Built: 1905
 
Significance
This is an example of Queen Anne -- Shingle style architecture. The structure’s design integrity has been slightly compromised by alterations to the porch railing at the deck over the porch.

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 1905. the King County Property Record Card indicates the house was remodeled but does not indicate the date or scope of work.

The railing at the desk over the porch appears to have been replaced.

Detail for 1623 39TH AVE / Parcel ID 6321000285 / Inv # 0

Status: Yes - Hold
Classication: Building District Status:
Cladding(s): Foundation(s): Concrete - Poured, Post & Pier
Roof Type(s): Roof Material(s):
Building Type: Domestic - Single Family Plan: Irregular
Structural System: Balloon Frame/Platform Frame No. of Stories: two
Unit Theme(s):
Integrity
Changes to Plan: Intact
Changes to Windows: Intact
Changes to Original Cladding: Slight
Changes to Interior: Unknown
Major Bibliographic References

Photo collection for 1623 39TH AVE / Parcel ID 6321000285 / Inv # 0


Photo taken May 30, 2008

Photo taken May 30, 2008

Photo taken May 30, 2008
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