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Queen Anne - Free Classic |
Neighborhood: |
Madrona |
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Year Built: |
1901 |
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| Significance |
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This is an example of Queen Anne - Free Classic design. The structure’s design integrity has been significantly compromised by alterations to the upper level resulting in changes to the roofline.
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
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| Appearance |
This is a two-and-a-half story, clapboard clad, wood frame single-family residence on a concrete foundation, over a full basement. The porch may be built on a post and beam foundation. The L-shape plan is capped by a cross gable roof with minimal to moderate overhangs and enclosed soffits.
The original windows and doors are characterized by patterns and details customarily associated with Queen Anne work, though their plain styling and the consistent pairing of double hung windows is also associated with early twentieth century styles. The small columns standing on the solid porch railings identify the structure as a Queen Anne - Free Classic composition.
This house was built in 1901 according to the King County Property Record Card and the King County GIS Center Property Report. According to the King County Property Record Card, the house was remodeled prior to 1937; however, the extent of the work undertaken and the date of the work is not indicated.
The house was renovated in 1989 according to the King County GIS Center Property Report. It appears that the upper level of the house was expanded, causing the north-south ridge at the front of the house to be raised several feet and a west facing, vented dormer to be added (possibly marking the position of the former back end roof gable). The side gables have increased in size and height to accommodate the addition. The back end of the house also appears to have been altered. The garage has been modified, or perhaps simply replaced.
Several double hung windows at the main level on the street elevation appear to have been replaced with fixed units with divided lights. It is unclear if new windows were added for the addition. The new siding required to clad the additions matches the existing. The entry stair railing has been altered. |
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